Task Scheduler

Schedule automated tasks to run at specific times or intervals for hands-free automation.

Overview

The Task Scheduler allows you to create and manage automated tasks that execute at predefined times or intervals. You can schedule tasks to open URLs, close tabs, and perform other actions automatically without manual intervention.

Key Features

⏰ Flexible Scheduling - Multiple timer options from minutes to years
🔄 Recurring Tasks - Set tasks to repeat at regular intervals
📅 One-Time Tasks - Schedule tasks for specific dates and times
🔗 URL Management - Open or close URLs automatically
🔔 Notifications - Get notified when tasks execute
📌 Tab Control - Pin tabs and auto-focus functionality
✅ Active/Inactive Toggle - Enable or disable tasks easily

Getting Started

Accessing Task Scheduler

Open the extension options page
Navigate to Task Scheduler from the sidebar menu
You'll see the Task Scheduler interface

Empty State

When no tasks are scheduled, you'll see:

Not Found
Task Scheduler Data Not Available

Action: Click the "+ Insert a new Task" button to create your first task.

Creating a Task

Step 1: Open Task Creation Dialog

Click the "+ Insert a new Task" button in the top-right corner.

Configuration Options

The following table shows all available configuration options for creating a task:

Option	Type	Description	Required	Conditional
Task Title	Text Input	Name of the task	Yes	-
Type of Task	Dropdown	Action to perform (Open URL, Close URL)	Yes	-
URL	Text Input	Target URL for the task	Yes	-
Timer	Dropdown	When and how often task runs	Yes	-
Date & Time	Date/Time Picker	Specific date and time	Conditional	Shows for: Every Day, One Time, Every Year
Day	Dropdown	Day selection	Conditional	Shows for: Every Week (weekdays), Every Month (1-31)
Minute	Number Input	Custom minute interval	Conditional	Shows for: Custom Minute
Seconds	Number Input	Custom second interval	Conditional	Shows for: Custom Second
Task Description	Textarea	Optional notes about the task	No	-
Auto Focus Tab	Toggle Switch	Focus tab when opened	No	-
Pinned Tab	Toggle Switch	Pin the tab	No	-
Active/Inactive	Toggle Switch	Enable or disable task	No	-
Show Notification	Toggle Switch	Show notification on execution	No	-

Step 2: Configure Task Settings

Task Title

Field: Text Input

Description: Give your task a descriptive name.

Example:

Open Dashboard Daily
Close Tabs Every Hour
Check Email Every 30 Minutes

Type of Task

Field: Dropdown

Description: Select the type of action to perform.

Available Options:

Task Type	Description
Open URL	Open a specific URL in a new tab
Close URL	Close tabs matching a specific URL pattern

Example:

Open URL  - Opens https://example.com
Close URL - Closes all tabs with example.com

URL

Field: Text Input

Description: Enter the URL for the task.

For Open URL:

https://example.com
https://mail.google.com
https://dashboard.example.com

For Close URL:

https://example.com
*example.com*  (wildcard pattern)
https://mail.google.com/mail/*

Timer

Field: Dropdown

Description: Select when and how often the task should run.

Available Timer Options:

Timer Option	Description	Use Case
One Time	Run once at a specific date and time	One-off scheduled task
Every Minute	Run every minute	Frequent monitoring
Every 2 Minute	Run every 2 minutes	Regular checks
Every 5 Minute	Run every 5 minutes	Periodic updates
Every 10 Minute	Run every 10 minutes	Standard intervals
Every 30 Minute	Run every 30 minutes	Half-hourly tasks
Every Hour	Run every hour	Hourly automation
Every Day	Run once daily	Daily routines
Every Week	Run once weekly	Weekly tasks
Every Month	Run once monthly	Monthly operations
Every Year	Run once yearly	Annual tasks
Custom Minute	Run at custom minute intervals	Flexible timing
Custom Second	Run at custom second intervals	High-frequency tasks
On Browser Open	Run when browser starts	Startup automation

Date & Time (for "Every Day" and "One Time")

Fields: Date Picker and Time Picker

Description: Set the specific date and time for task execution.

Date Format: dd/mm/yyyy

Time Format: --:-- -- (12-hour format with AM/PM)

Example:

Date: 15/01/2024
Time: 09:30 AM

Note: This field only appears when:

Timer is set to "Every Day" (time only)
Timer is set to "One Time" (date and time)
Timer is set to "Every Year" (date and time)

Day (for "Every Week", "Every Month")

Field: Dropdown

Description: Select the specific day for task execution. The available options change based on the Timer selection.

For "Every Week":

Select the day of the week when the task should run.

Available Options:

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Example:

Timer: Every Week
Day: Monday
Time: 09:00 AM
Result: Task runs every Monday at 9:00 AM

For "Every Month":

Select the day of the month (1-31) when the task should run.

Available Options:

1 to 31 (day of the month)

Example:

Timer: Every Month
Day: 15
Time: 10:00 AM
Result: Task runs on the 15th of every month at 10:00 AM

Note: If you select day 29, 30, or 31, the task will not run in months that don't have those days.

Minute (for "Custom Minute")

Field: Number Input

Description: Enter the custom interval in minutes.

Example:

15  (runs every 15 minutes)
20  (runs every 20 minutes)
45  (runs every 45 minutes)

Note: This field only appears when Timer is set to "Custom Minute".

Seconds (for "Custom Second")

Field: Number Input

Description: Enter the custom interval in seconds.

Example:

30  (runs every 30 seconds)
45  (runs every 45 seconds)
90  (runs every 90 seconds)

Note: This field only appears when Timer is set to "Custom Second".

Task Description

Field: Textarea

Description: Add optional notes or description for the task.

Example:

Opens the dashboard every morning at 9 AM
Closes all email tabs every hour to reduce clutter
Checks for new notifications every 5 minutes

Step 3: Configure Task Options

Auto Focus Tab

Field: Toggle Switch

Description: Automatically focus (switch to) the tab when it opens.

Options:

ON - Tab becomes active when opened
OFF - Tab opens in background

Use Case: Enable when you want to immediately see the opened page.

Pinned Tab

Field: Toggle Switch

Description: Pin the tab when it opens.

Options:

ON - Tab is pinned (smaller, stays on left)
OFF - Normal tab

Use Case: Keep important tabs always visible and prevent accidental closure.

Active/Inactive

Field: Toggle Switch

Description: Enable or disable the task.

Options:

ON (Green) - Task is active and will execute
OFF (Gray) - Task is disabled and won't execute

Use Case: Temporarily disable tasks without deleting them.

Show Notification

Field: Toggle Switch

Description: Display a notification when the task executes.

Options:

ON - Show notification on task execution
OFF - Silent execution

Use Case: Get visual confirmation when tasks run.

Step 4: Save the Task

Review all settings
Click the "Save" button (green)
Task will be added to the scheduler

Alternative: Click "Close" button (red) to cancel without saving.

Managing Tasks

Viewing Tasks

All scheduled tasks appear in the main Task Scheduler interface with:

Task title
Task type
Schedule information
Active/Inactive status
Action buttons

Editing Tasks

Click the Edit button (pencil icon) on a task
Modify task settings
Click "Save" to update

Deleting Tasks

Click the Delete button (trash icon) on a task
Confirm deletion
Task will be removed permanently

Enabling/Disabling Tasks

Click the Active/Inactive toggle on a task
Task status changes immediately
Disabled tasks won't execute until re-enabled

Timer Options Explained

One Time

Description: Execute task once at a specific date and time.

Configuration:

Set date using date picker
Set time using time picker
Task runs once and then becomes inactive

Example Use Cases:

Schedule a meeting reminder
Open a registration page at a specific time
One-time data backup

Recurring Intervals

Every Minute / 2 / 5 / 10 / 30 Minutes:

Description: Task repeats at fixed minute intervals.

Example:

Every 5 minutes: Checks for new emails
Every 30 minutes: Refreshes dashboard

Time-Based Recurring

Every Hour / Day / Week / Month / Year:

Description: Task repeats at larger time intervals.

For "Every Day":

Set specific time (e.g., 9:00 AM)
Runs daily at that time

For "Every Week":

Set specific day of the week (Sunday - Saturday)
Set specific time
Runs weekly on that day at that time

For "Every Month":

Set specific day of the month (1-31)
Set specific time
Runs monthly on that day at that time

For "Every Year":

Set specific date (dd/mm/yyyy)
Set specific time
Runs yearly on that date at that time

Example:

Every Day at 9:00 AM: Open work dashboard
Every Week on Monday at 10:00 AM: Generate weekly report
Every Month on the 15th at 2:00 PM: Review monthly data
Every Year on 01/01 at 12:00 AM: New Year automation

Custom Intervals

Custom Minute / Custom Second:

Description: Define your own interval in minutes or seconds.

Configuration:

Enter custom interval value
Task repeats at that interval

Example:

Custom Minute: 15 (runs every 15 minutes)
Custom Second: 45 (runs every 45 seconds)

On Browser Open

Description: Task executes automatically when the browser starts.

Use Cases:

Open frequently used pages on startup
Initialize work environment
Load essential dashboards

Use Cases

Daily Automation

Scenario: Open work dashboard every morning

Configuration:

Task Title: "Open Work Dashboard"
Type: Open URL
URL: https://dashboard.company.com
Timer: Every Day
Time: 09:00 AM
Auto Focus: ON
Pinned Tab: ON

Periodic Cleanup

Scenario: Close social media tabs every hour

Configuration:

Task Title: "Close Social Media Tabs"
Type: Close URL
URL: *facebook.com*,*twitter.com*,*instagram.com*
Timer: Every Hour
Show Notification: ON

Monitoring

Scenario: Check email every 5 minutes

Configuration:

Task Title: "Check Email"
Type: Open URL
URL: https://mail.google.com
Timer: Every 5 Minute
Auto Focus: OFF
Show Notification: OFF

Startup Automation

Scenario: Open essential tabs on browser start

Configuration:

Task Title: "Open Essential Tabs"
Type: Open URL
URL: https://calendar.google.com
Timer: On Browser Open
Pinned Tab: ON

Best Practices

✅ Do's

Use descriptive task titles - Make tasks easy to identify
Set appropriate intervals - Don't over-schedule tasks
Enable notifications for important tasks - Stay informed
Use "On Browser Open" for startup tasks - Automate your workflow
Pin important tabs - Keep essential pages accessible
Test tasks before scheduling - Verify URLs and settings
Disable unused tasks - Keep scheduler organized

❌ Don'ts

Don't set too frequent intervals - Avoid performance issues
Don't schedule conflicting tasks - Plan task timing carefully
Don't forget to disable test tasks - Clean up after testing
Don't use invalid URLs - Verify URLs before saving
Don't over-use auto-focus - Can be disruptive
Don't schedule too many tasks - Keep it manageable

Troubleshooting

Task Not Executing

Solutions:

Verify task is set to Active (toggle is ON/green)
Check timer settings are correct
Ensure browser is running at scheduled time
Verify URL is valid and accessible
Check browser permissions

Wrong Time Execution

Solutions:

Verify system time is correct
Check timezone settings
Ensure AM/PM is set correctly
Review timer interval settings

Tab Not Opening

Solutions:

Verify URL is correct and accessible
Check browser pop-up blocker settings
Ensure extension has necessary permissions
Try opening URL manually first

Notification Not Showing

Solutions:

Enable "Show Notification" toggle
Check browser notification permissions
Verify notifications are enabled in system settings
Test with a simple task first

Tips and Tricks

💡 Pro Tips

Combine with Form Filling - Schedule form filling tasks at specific times
Use Browser ID - Different schedules for different browser profiles
Batch Similar Tasks - Group related tasks with similar schedules
Use Descriptive Names - Include time/frequency in task title
Regular Review - Periodically review and update scheduled tasks
Backup Tasks - Export site data to backup task configurations

Support and Help

If you need assistance with Task Scheduler:

Check the Log for detailed error information
Visit our Support Channels for community assistance
Report issues on our GitHub Repository

Task Scheduler ​

Overview ​

Key Features ​

Getting Started ​

Accessing Task Scheduler ​

Empty State ​

Creating a Task ​

Step 1: Open Task Creation Dialog ​

Configuration Options ​

Step 2: Configure Task Settings ​

Task Title ​

Type of Task ​

URL ​

Timer ​

Date & Time (for "Every Day" and "One Time") ​

Day (for "Every Week", "Every Month") ​

Minute (for "Custom Minute") ​

Seconds (for "Custom Second") ​

Task Description ​

Step 3: Configure Task Options ​

Auto Focus Tab ​

Pinned Tab ​

Active/Inactive ​

Show Notification ​

Step 4: Save the Task ​

Managing Tasks ​

Viewing Tasks ​

Editing Tasks ​

Deleting Tasks ​

Enabling/Disabling Tasks ​

Timer Options Explained ​

One Time ​

Recurring Intervals ​

Time-Based Recurring ​

Custom Intervals ​

On Browser Open ​

Use Cases ​

Daily Automation ​

Periodic Cleanup ​

Monitoring ​

Startup Automation ​

Best Practices ​

✅ Do's ​

❌ Don'ts ​

Troubleshooting ​

Task Not Executing ​

Wrong Time Execution ​

Tab Not Opening ​

Notification Not Showing ​

Tips and Tricks ​

💡 Pro Tips ​

Related Documentation ​

Support and Help ​

Task Scheduler

Overview

Key Features

Getting Started

Accessing Task Scheduler

Empty State

Creating a Task

Step 1: Open Task Creation Dialog

Configuration Options

Step 2: Configure Task Settings

Task Title

Type of Task

URL

Timer

Date & Time (for "Every Day" and "One Time")

Day (for "Every Week", "Every Month")

Minute (for "Custom Minute")

Seconds (for "Custom Second")

Task Description

Step 3: Configure Task Options

Auto Focus Tab

Pinned Tab

Active/Inactive

Show Notification

Step 4: Save the Task

Managing Tasks

Viewing Tasks

Editing Tasks

Deleting Tasks

Enabling/Disabling Tasks

Timer Options Explained

One Time

Recurring Intervals

Time-Based Recurring

Custom Intervals

On Browser Open

Use Cases

Daily Automation

Periodic Cleanup

Monitoring

Startup Automation

Best Practices

✅ Do's

❌ Don'ts

Troubleshooting

Task Not Executing

Wrong Time Execution

Tab Not Opening

Notification Not Showing

Tips and Tricks

💡 Pro Tips

Related Documentation

Support and Help