Chronos configuration

Configuring Chronos to Run the Script

Chronos is a powerful tool that allows you to automate script execution on your system. Follow the steps below to configure Chronos and run your desired script effectively.

Step 1: Installing Chronos

• You can install Chronos directly from the Unraid app store.
• Alternatively, you can explore other installation methods by referring to the Chronos GitHub repository.

Step 2: Docker Configuration

• To begin, allocate an additional path and link it to "/mnt" in both the host and the container. This step ensures that the necessary files are accessible to Chronos during script execution.
• Consider setting the container network type to "Host," although it may not be necessary in all cases. This configuration option optimizes network performance for your Chronos setup.

Step 3: Configuring Chronos

1. Start by creating a new script within Chronos.
2. Add triggers to determine when the script should run. Personally, I find chron to be a helpful resource for defining trigger patterns based on specific time intervals or schedules.
3. In the Pip requirements box, enter "plexapi" to install the required dependencies for your script. Save the changes and proceed to install the pip requirements.
4. Paste the contents of the "plexoncache.py" script into the Python script box provided by Chronos.
5. Before proceeding, make sure to adjust the path of the "script_folder" variable in the script according to your specific setup and requirements.
6. Save the script configuration once all the necessary changes have been made.
7. Execute the script within Chronos to start its automated operation.

Below are the accompanying screenshots that illustrate the configuration process:

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