Trigger.dev
Open-source platform for reliable AI tasks and background jobs with no timeouts
An open-source background job and workflow automation platform designed for AI tasks and long-running processes. It provides reliable task execution with no timeouts, automatic retrying, and comprehensive observability for JavaScript and TypeScript applications.
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- Free + Paid
- Open Source
Overview
Trigger.dev is an Apache 2.0 licensed background job and workflow automation platform specifically designed for modern development needs, with particular emphasis on AI task orchestration and long-running processes. It enables developers to write reliable, scalable code without managing infrastructure or worrying about timeout constraints.
Key Features
- No Timeout Limitations: Execute long-running tasks without traditional serverless constraints
- Automatic Retrying: Built-in retry mechanisms with configurable policies
- Advanced Observability: Comprehensive tracing, logging, and debugging capabilities
- AI Task Optimization: Specialized support for AI workflows and LLM integrations
- Native TypeScript Support: First-class TypeScript and JavaScript SDK
- Version Control: Atomic versioning ensures running tasks aren't affected by code changes
Technical Capabilities
Task Management
- Configurable retry policies with exponential backoff
- Conditional retrying based on error types
- Fine-grained control over retry intervals
- Automated request retrying based on response patterns
Deployment & Scaling
- Serverless architecture with automatic scaling
- Pay-per-execution pricing model
- No infrastructure management required
- Built-in error monitoring and alerting
Integration Ecosystem
- Compatible with existing Node.js SDKs
- Native support for popular AI services
- Webhook integration capabilities
- Email and Slack notifications
- Self-hosting options available
Use Cases
- AI workflow orchestration
- Video processing pipelines
- PDF document processing
- Email campaign automation
- Semantic search implementations
- Cron job management
- Complex workflow automation
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