Trigger.dev

Trigger.dev is a platform that enables developers to build and deploy durable, long-running background tasks and AI agents.

Trigger.dev manages background task execution, allowing functions to run for unlimited durations without timeouts. Developers define tasks within their project code, which are then bundled and deployed to managed infrastructure or self-hosted environments. The platform provides features for atomic deployments, version skew protection, and concurrency management across development, staging, and production. It integrates with AI agents via an MCP server and allows for bulk actions like cancelling or replaying runs directly from the backend code. The system provides tools for monitoring, including bookmarkable run dashboards, custom columns, and real-time streams.

Trigger.dev at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Web, CLI, self-hosted
Pricing: Free $0/month; Hobby $10/month; Pro $50/month; Enterprise custom pricing. Compute and run invocation costs apply.
Released: November 2022
Category: AI coding tool
Website: trigger.dev

Key features

Durable, long-running task execution
Atomic deployments with version skew protection
Real-time streams and sessions
Multi-tenant concurrency limits
Bulk run operations like replay and cancel
MCP server support for AI agent integration
Configurable dashboard with custom views

Use it for

Running long-lived AI agent processes
Executing background workflows without timeouts
Managing periodic or scheduled tasks
Handling complex multi-step backend operations

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