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What is Trigger.dev?

Trigger.dev is an open-source background jobs infrastructure for Node.js and TypeScript applications. It provides reliable task scheduling, webhook handling, and workflow automation with a focus on developer experience.

Core features

  • Background task execution
  • Webhook handling
  • Cron scheduling
  • Task queues
  • Retries and error handling
  • Dashboard monitoring

What it does well

  • Open source
  • Good developer experience
  • Self-hostable
  • Reliable execution
  • Good documentation

Where it falls short

  • Requires Node.js/TypeScript
  • Self-hosting needs infrastructure
  • Smaller ecosystem than managed alternatives
  • Community still growing

Best suited for

  • Backend developers
  • Full-stack engineers
  • SaaS builders
  • API developers

Use cases

  • Processing background tasks
  • Handling webhooks reliably
  • Scheduling recurring jobs
  • Building workflow automations

Frequently asked questions

What is Trigger.dev?▾

Trigger.dev is an open-source background jobs infrastructure for Node.js and TypeScript applications with reliable task scheduling and workflow automation.

Can I self-host Trigger.dev?▾

Yes, Trigger.dev is open source and can be self-hosted, or you can use their managed cloud service.

What runtimes does Trigger.dev support?▾

Trigger.dev supports Node.js and TypeScript applications, with V3 supporting a new engine for better performance.

Privacy notes

Open source background jobs. Self-hostable. No telemetry.