WeCron - Automated Cron-Based Notifications for WeChat

WeCron: Your Personal Reminder on WeChat

WeCron is an innovative tool designed to bring the power of scheduled reminders directly to your WeChat account. It leverages the familiarity and convenience of WeChat to ensure that important tasks, events, or reminders are never forgotten.

What is WeCron?

WeCron operates seamlessly within the WeChat environment to offer scheduling capabilities similar to the Unix cron service, but specifically tailored for WeChat users. By utilizing WeCron, you can receive timely and customized notifications that align with your personal or professional needs, directly within the messaging app you use daily.

How to Get Started Locally

For those interested in running WeCron locally, here’s a simple guide to get you started:

Clone the Repository: Begin by cloning the WeCron code from GitHub to your local machine using the following command:
```
git clone https://github.com/polyrabbit/WeCron.git
```
Install Dependencies: Navigate to the WeCron directory and install the necessary packages by executing:
```
cd WeCron
pip install -r requirements.txt
```

Initialize the Database: Set up the database that WeCron will use by creating and configuring it with the following commands:

# Create the database
psql -c 'CREATE DATABASE "wecron" WITH OWNER "postgres" TEMPLATE template0 ENCODING="UTF8" CONNECTION LIMIT=-1;'
psql -c 'GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE "wecron" to "postgres";'

# Set up tables
python WeCron/manage.py migrate

Run the Local Server: Finally, get the server up and running on your local machine by typing:
```
python WeCron/manage.py runserver
```

Try WeCron Today!

Experience the convenience of WeCron by simply scanning the QR code to follow WeCron's official WeChat account. This allows you to immediately start benefiting from its powerful reminder capabilities.

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About WeCron

WeCron was launched in 2015 and has consistently provided reliable service. The project continues to be actively maintained, largely because its creator is a devoted user. For those interested in the technical workings, documentation is available explaining how WeCron handles scheduled tasks. Additionally, the project owes thanks to the contribution of the WeChat SDK [wechatpy], developed by @messense.

Take advantage of WeCron to bring structured scheduling to your day-to-day communication with ease and efficiency. Whether it's ensuring you don't miss a meeting, taking your medication, or watering your plants, WeCron is there to remind you when you need it most.