theo-inngest

Design, refactor, and test Inngest functions with Zod event typing.

Updated Jan 29, 2026
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Skill: theo-inngest
Source: https://github.com/get-theo-ai/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/theoai-inngest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/get-theo-ai/agent-skills --skill theo-inngest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides best practices and guidelines for creating, refactoring, and maintaining Inngest-based code, helping teams build reliable, observable, and scalable serverless workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step usage patterns to optimize function orchestration and avoid nested steps
  • Event typing with Zod and structured responses for robust contracts
  • Observability and debugging guidance using Inngest's logger and metrics
  • Error handling, retries, and non-retriable error patterns for resilient workflows

Quick Start

  • Review an Inngest function and apply the guidelines to optimize step usage, event typing, and error handling.

Frequently Asked Questions about theo-inngest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure Inngest serverless workflows for durable execution?

Structure Inngest workflows by using step tools to isolate operations and avoid nested steps, ensuring durable execution across distributed services. This pattern preserves reliable state during complex, multi-stage event-driven processes.

What is the best way to type Inngest events with Zod?

Type Inngest events with Zod to establish robust contracts and structured responses across distributed services. This enforces strict schema validation, preventing data inconsistencies and runtime type errors in serverless workloads.

How do I handle non-retriable errors in Inngest functions?

Handle non-retriable errors in Inngest functions by implementing specific error handling patterns that stop unnecessary retries. This builds resilient serverless workflows by intelligently managing failures and preventing infinite retry loops.

How do I add observability and debug Inngest functions?

Add observability and debug Inngest functions by using Inngest's built-in logger and metrics to monitor distributed services. This provides deep debugging guidance and tracks the execution state of your event-driven workloads.

Can I use Inngest for TypeScript serverless workloads across distributed services?

Yes, you can use Inngest for TypeScript serverless workloads across distributed services by applying durable execution patterns and Zod event typing. This ensures reliable orchestration and robust contracts for complex workloads.

Why should I avoid nested steps when orchestrating Inngest functions?

Avoiding nested steps when orchestrating Inngest functions optimizes function orchestration and maintains durable execution. Proper step usage patterns prevent unexpected state issues and ensure reliable serverless workflow progression.