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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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