inngest

Automate durable event-driven background workflows with Inngest in Next.js.

Updated Dec 1, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/tadokoro-ryusuke/cc-plugins --skill inngest
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Skill: inngest
Source: https://github.com/tadokoro-ryusuke/cc-plugins/tree/main/dev-core/skills/inngest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tadokoro-ryusuke/cc-plugins --skill inngest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Inngest development provides a self-contained framework for building durable, event-driven background workflows without managing infrastructure, letting you orchestrate complex tasks reliably.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create functions with event or cron triggers, and define idempotent steps that are individually retried.
  • Support patterns like fan-out/fan-in, sagas, parallel steps, and human-in-the-loop interactions for scalable workflows.
  • Integrate with Next.js apps and serverless environments to run background tasks such as data processing, notifications, and batch jobs.

Quick Start

Define your first function with a unique id and a trigger, implement business logic with step.run and step.waitForEvent, and deploy to your Next.js app.

Frequently Asked Questions about inngest

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I build durable event-driven workflows in a serverless environment?

You build durable workflows by defining functions with event or cron triggers, implementing business logic using step.run and step.waitForEvent, then deploying them to your Next.js app for automated execution.

Can I implement saga patterns and fan-out workflows with Inngest in Next.js?

Yes, you can implement saga patterns, fan-out, fan-in, and parallel steps in Next.js by orchestrating complex tasks with step-based execution to build scalable background workflows.

How does idempotency and error handling work for background jobs?

Idempotency and error handling work by defining idempotent steps that are individually retried during execution, ensuring reliable processing of business processes even when failures occur.

What's the best way to handle human-in-the-loop interactions in serverless workflows?

The best way to handle human-in-the-loop interactions is using step.waitForEvent to pause execution until external input is received, enabling reliable asynchronous processing within your Next.js application.

Do I need to manage infrastructure to run event-driven cron jobs?

You do not need to manage infrastructure for event-driven cron jobs because Inngest provides a self-contained framework for triggering and orchestrating background tasks automatically in serverless contexts.