crontab.txt

# 0 0 * * 0 /path/to/python/bin /path/to/project/directory/ccwquery.py >> /path/to/project/directory/cron.log 2>&1

# If new to cron, here are some guides to get you started and explain the above command:
# https://towardsdatascience.com/how-to-schedule-python-scripts-with-cron-the-only-guide-youll-ever-need-deea2df63b4e
# https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/cron-job

# If a file needs to be read of loaded into a python file, https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9318392/cant-find-file-with-python-script-when-run-via-cron

# Steps:
# 1.) Set proper permissions (for mac, skip if linux): https://dccxi.com/posts/crontab-not-working-catalina/#:~:text=Aug%206%2C%202019-,If%20Any%20of%20Your%20Crontab%20Tasks%20No%20Longer%20Works%20on,lists%20located%20at%20System%20Preferences.
# 2.) Run `pwd` and `which python3` to get absolute paths to script files and python binary
# 3.) Run `crontab -e` (this will open VIM editor)
# 4.) Press `i`, then copy command above (subbing in the absolute paths you found earlier)
# 5.) Press `esc` key, then enter `:wq` to save

# NOTE: if no log file appears after day, or if running on a mac, ensure proper permissions for cron are set.
# Follow this guide: https://dccxi.com/posts/crontab-not-working-catalina/#:~:text=Aug%206%2C%202019-,If%20Any%20of%20Your%20Crontab%20Tasks%20No%20Longer%20Works%20on,lists%20located%20at%20System%20Preferences.