---
abstract: How to configure the scheuler for your cluster.
author: Xander Harris
blogpost: true
category: Scheduler
date: 2025-06-24
tags: scheduler, api
title: Kube Scheduler for time keeping
---

The {term}`Kubernetes` scheduler takes requests from the controller manager
and replies with the best time and place to execute a computing task. It
does this continuously, your cluster won't function without it.