Trigger.dev

Apache-2.0 durable workflow engine for AI agents and background jobs in TypeScript.

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Platforms: Linux, Macos, Windows, Docker
Operating systems: Linux, macOS, Windows
Ram floor: 2 GB
Gpu: Not needed
Docker: Yes
Setup: Intermediate
Deploy as: Self-hosted
Commercial use: Allowed

Developer-first: you write tasks in code; the UI observes and retries.

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Fetched Sep 12, 2026¹

License: Apache 2.0
Stars: 16.3k¹
Forks: 1.5k¹
Open issues: 273¹
Language: TypeScript¹
Last commit: Sep 12, 2026¹
Tags: durabletypescriptagents

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Trigger.dev runs long-lived, retryable workflows inside your TypeScript codebase — think AI agents and batch jobs, not spreadsheet-style zap steps. Self-host the dashboard or use their cloud. Apache-2.0 core.

durable execution · retry and replay · TypeScript SDK · self-hosted dashboard

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