Inngest

Inngest is an event-driven durable execution platform built to run reliable, multi-step workflows on any platform without managing infrastructure. Think of it as a mix between traditional queues and modern serverless functions, but much better.

It uses step functions and incorporates real-time event processing, enabling developers to build complex workflows that can run for days or months with automatic error recovery. The main difference from regular workflow tools is simple: instead of setting up queues and managing state, you write normal code and Inngest handles all the infrastructure complexity.

Each step in your workflow automatically retries on failure and maintains state between executions, allowing you to easily build reliable systems. Founded in 2021, this tool has become popular because it eliminates infrastructure headaches and makes complex workflows easy. You can write functions in TypeScript, Python, or Go and deploy anywhere.

Using Inngest is simple and straightforward. First, visit Inngest and create a free account or start with their hobby plan. Install the SDK for your preferred language (TypeScript, Python, or Go) and set up the basic configuration in your existing codebase.

Here's how to get the best results:

• Write functions using step.run() for reliable operations

• Use events to trigger workflows across your application

• Add step.sleep() for delays and step.waitForEvent() for complex flows

• Leverage step.ai for AI workflows with built-in observability

• Deploy to any platform - serverless, servers, or edge

The platform works by connecting to your application through a simple HTTP endpoint. When events happen in your app, Inngest automatically executes the corresponding functions with full retry logic and state management. You can monitor everything through their dashboard with real-time logs, traces, and metrics.

For AI workflows, use their AgentKit for multi-agent systems and complex orchestration. The tool remembers function state across steps, so you can build sophisticated workflows without worrying about failures.

• Durable step functions with automatic retries and state management

• Event-driven workflow triggers and scheduling

• AI orchestration with AgentKit for multi-agent systems

• Multi-language SDKs (TypeScript, Python, Go)

• Real-time observability with logs, traces, and metrics

• Multi-tenant concurrency control and throttling

• Self-hosting and cloud deployment options

• Serverless, edge, and server compatibility