9 months ago
I want to use a Cron job to create a balance snapshot on Postgresql. I have created python script to invoke the procedures on the database so as to perform this snapshot. I have been looking for a way to schedule it, but I cannot find a place to define the job I want to run. on the +Cron Schedule I am only seeing where to do the schedule timings but not define the job I want to run. What could be the problem?
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9 months ago
Railway’s Cron Scheduler works a bit differently than a traditional system cron. It’s designed to trigger HTTP endpoints or Railway services not directly run scripts or shell commands.
That’s likely why you’re not seeing a place to define the job logic itself. Railway expects the logic to live inside a deployed service or exposed HTTP route. I think you should either convert your Python script into a Railway service, or use a command-based worker service instead.
Could you let me know:
Whether your Python script is already part of a deployed Railway project?
If not, would you prefer to expose it via an HTTP endpoint or just have it run as a background worker?
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9 months ago
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Status changed to Open brody • 9 months ago
9 months ago
Railway’s Cron Scheduler works a bit differently than a traditional system cron. It’s designed to trigger HTTP endpoints or Railway services not directly run scripts or shell commands.
That’s likely why you’re not seeing a place to define the job logic itself. Railway expects the logic to live inside a deployed service or exposed HTTP route. I think you should either convert your Python script into a Railway service, or use a command-based worker service instead.
Could you let me know:
Whether your Python script is already part of a deployed Railway project?
If not, would you prefer to expose it via an HTTP endpoint or just have it run as a background worker?
idiegea21
Railway’s Cron Scheduler works a bit differently than a traditional system cron. It’s designed to trigger HTTP endpoints or Railway services not directly run scripts or shell commands.That’s likely why you’re not seeing a place to define the job logic itself. Railway expects the logic to live inside a deployed service or exposed HTTP route. I think you should either convert your Python script into a Railway service, or use a command-based worker service instead.Could you let me know:Whether your Python script is already part of a deployed Railway project?If not, would you prefer to expose it via an HTTP endpoint or just have it run as a background worker?
9 months ago
Yes, my Python script is part of my deployment. You could also share a link on how to implement the second option (that is, using HTTP).
dmwangike
Yes, my Python script is part of my deployment. You could also share a link on how to implement the second option (that is, using HTTP).
9 months ago
Thanks @idiegea21, I managed to research based on your directions and deployed a scheduled service
Status changed to Open sarahkb125 • 9 months ago
Status changed to Solved sarahkb125 • 9 months ago