Trigger.dev
Open-source background jobs and workflows for code
Trigger.dev is an open-source platform for writing long-running background jobs and workflows directly in code with no timeouts. It targets developers building reliable async tasks. It is deployed via Docker.
Key features
- Background jobs written in code
- No execution timeouts
- Built-in retries and observability
- Scheduling and webhooks
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Code-first and developer friendly
- Reliable long-running tasks
- Good observability
Trade-offs
- Aimed at developers only
- Requires Postgres and Redis
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