Script Scheduler App¶
Install¶
First, ensure that you have already installed PiCockpit on your Raspberry Pi.
Scripts¶
Before executing scripts, you must create them on the Scripts page.
On that page, you’re able to create, save, edit, and delete scripts.
You’re also able to give scripts a name, tags, and a description.
Types of Scripts¶
The Script Scheduler officially only supports Bash scripts.
But if you’re interesting in running a Python script, for instance, you could use Bash to call a Python script.
Script Scheduler¶
On the Script Scheduler App page, you are able to choose both groups of devices and groups of scripts to run. However, with a free plan, you won’t be able to run scripts across a group of devices.
After choosing a device (or group of devices) and a script (or a group of scripts), you just need to click on “Schedule” at the bottom of the page.
Local Security¶
We highly recommend setting up 2-Factor Authentication for PiCockpit, so that your use of the Script Scheduler App is protected.
If you want to disable the Script Scheduler App for any reason, all you need to do is disable it through the Systemd services on the Raspberry Pi.
In order to stop the Script Scheduler App from running on the current session, run:
sudo systemctl stop picockpit-jobqueuemgr.service
sudo systemctl disable picockpit-jobqueuemgr.service
Logs¶
In order to download a copy of the logs as a plain text file, click on the better on the bottom right of the page.
Free vs. Pro Plans¶
If you have a free plan, then you can run multiple scripts on one device at a time.
With the Pro Plan, you can run an unlimited number of scripts across an unlimited number of devices.
Conclusion¶
If you have any questions or run into any issues, do not hesitate to contact us and we’ll help you get the Script Scheduler App up and running!