Trigger.dev

Trigger.dev is an open source background jobs framework that allows developers to create reliable, long-running tasks directly in their codebase. Think of it as a better way to handle any job that takes more than a few seconds to complete, without worrying about timeouts or server management.

The platform excels at tasks like AI content generation, video processing, data analysis, email campaigns, and complex workflows that traditional serverless functions struggle with. What makes Trigger.dev special is its simplicity - you write regular JavaScript or TypeScript code, deploy it through their CLI, and it runs on their managed infrastructure with no timeout limits.

With automatic retries, real-time monitoring, and seamless integration with your existing codebase, Trigger.dev handles the complex parts of background job management while you focus on building great features. It supports multiple environments and can be self-hosted or used as a cloud service.

Getting started with Trigger.dev is straightforward and takes just a few minutes. First, create a free account at trigger.dev and install their CLI tool using npm. The platform integrates directly into your existing codebase, so there's no need to learn new syntax or rewrite your applications.

Here's the basic workflow:

• Install the Trigger.dev SDK in your project

• Create tasks in a /trigger folder using their simple task function

• Use their CLI to develop and test locally with hot reloading

• Deploy to their cloud infrastructure with a single command

• Monitor your tasks through their web dashboard

Best practices for success:

• Start with simple tasks to understand the workflow

• Use their environment system (Dev, Staging, Production) for safe testing

• Take advantage of their automatic retry mechanisms for reliability

• Monitor your tasks using their detailed logging and trace views

• Integrate with your frontend using their React hooks for real-time updates

The platform remembers your task history, provides detailed error reporting, and scales automatically as your needs grow.

• No timeout limits for long-running tasks

• Automatic retries and error handling

• Real-time monitoring and detailed logging

• Multiple environment support (Dev/Staging/Prod)

• Preview branches for testing changes

• React hooks for frontend integration

• Flexible job scheduling and delays

• Batch processing capabilities

• Custom machine configurations

• Open source with self-hosting options

• API access and webhook support

• Seamless framework integration