Chaotic Schedule
Laravel package for randomizing command schedule intervals via pRNGs.
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Chaotic Schedule is a Laravel package that randomizes command schedule intervals using pseudo-random generators.
- for
- Laravel developers who need non-deterministic task scheduling.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- GPL-3.0
Key features
- atRandom macro — Schedule a command to run at a random time within a given daily range.
- dailyAtRandom macro — Alias for atRandom, providing clearer intent for daily random runs.
- hourlyAtRandom macro — Run a command every hour at a random minute within specified bounds.
- Unique identifier seed — Use a custom identifier to generate independent random sequences for the same command.
- Closure customization — Provide a callable to adjust the generated random minute or time before execution.
Use cases
- Send client notifications at a random time between 14:00-17:00 each day.
- Deliver weekly gifts on random times Friday-Saturday between 00:00-04:20.
- Generate statistical reports on random mornings Mon/Wed/Fri between 08:00-09:30.
- Run audit calculations three times a day at random intervals.
- Trigger anomaly-detection commands at least 100 random times per year.
Chaotic Schedule FAQ
How do I install Chaotic Schedule?+
Run composer require skywarth/chaotic-schedule and optionally publish the config with artisan vendor:publish.
Can I use the package with older Laravel versions?+
Yes, version v2.0.0 supports Laravel 9-10 and v1.1.0 supports Laravel 8 and earlier.
What does the uniqueIdentifier parameter do?+
It determines the seed for the pseudo-random generator, allowing separate random sequences for identical commands.
Is it compatible with the legacy Kernel scheduling syntax?+
Yes, the v1.1.0 line works with the legacy Kernel-style scheduling.
Can I modify the random minute before the command runs?+
Provide a closure argument; it receives the generated minute (and event) and must return the adjusted minute.
Summarized by DevHunt from github.com · Sep 29, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
