inngest-cli

Manage Inngest development servers and production instances via CLI.

2|Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/inngest/inngest-codex-plugin --skill inngest-cli
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Skill: inngest-cli
Source: https://github.com/inngest/inngest-codex-plugin/tree/main/plugins/inngest/skills/inngest-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inngest/inngest-codex-plugin --skill inngest-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves the complexity of managing local development, testing, and production orchestration for Inngest-based event-driven architectures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local Dev Server: Provides a fully-featured, open-source local environment for running and debugging Inngest functions without cloud connectivity.
  • Testing & Debugging: Enables local event simulation, serve endpoint health checks, and unit testing of functions using the Inngest test engine.
  • Production Operations: Facilitates self-hosted production server management, including configuration for Redis, PostgreSQL, and environment-specific security keys.

Quick Start

Use the inngest-cli skill to start the local development server and auto-discover functions in your current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about inngest-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run an Inngest local dev server for event-driven functions?

You can debug event-driven workflows locally by using the CLI to start the local dev server, which enables local event simulation and serve endpoint health checks without requiring cloud connectivity.

How do I test and simulate events for Inngest functions locally?

You can test Inngest functions by using the CLI to enable local event simulation and perform serve endpoint validation, utilizing the built-in test engine to debug event-driven workflows.

Can I self-host a production Inngest server with Redis and PostgreSQL?

Yes, you can configure self-hosted production instances using the CLI, which supports infrastructure configuration including Redis, PostgreSQL, and environment-specific security keys for event-driven workflows.

Do I need Node.js or Docker to manage Inngest development servers?

Yes, you need Node.js or Docker to execute CLI commands and interface with the Inngest dev server or production runtime for managing your event-driven architecture.

What is the best way to orchestrate Inngest production operations?

The best way to orchestrate Inngest production operations is through CLI-based management, which facilitates configuring self-hosted infrastructure, security keys, and runtime environments for event-driven architectures.