trigger

Design and execute Trigger.dev v4 backend tasks with retries and scheduling.

Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Loosand/next-forge --skill trigger
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: trigger
Source: https://github.com/Loosand/next-forge/tree/main/.agents/skills/trigger-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Loosand/next-forge --skill trigger

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Trigger.dev v4 provides a framework to design and operate long-running, fault-tolerant backend tasks with built-in retries, idempotency, and persistent state, enabling reliable background processing at scale.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Asynchronous tasks: run in the background without blocking user requests.
  • Scheduling and orchestration: define cron jobs, workflows, and sub-task pipelines (batch triggers, parallel tasks, and robust error handling).
  • Validation and extensibility: integrate with Zod schemas for strong inputs/outputs and build extensions (ffmpeg, Playwright, Prisma) to fit domain needs.
  • Real-world scenarios: video processing pipelines, AI workflows, data pipelines, and scheduled maintenance tasks.

Quick Start

Define a typed task with schemaTask and trigger it from your API to start a background workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about trigger

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run long-running backend workflows without blocking API requests?

Trigger.dev orchestrates sub-task pipelines by supporting batch triggers and parallel task execution. This allows you to break complex workflows into smaller, manageable sub-tasks that run concurrently with robust error handling and reliable retries.

How do I validate inputs and outputs for scheduled cron jobs and background tasks?

Trigger.dev handles fault tolerance in backend task orchestration through built-in retries and idempotency. It maintains persistent state throughout execution, ensuring that long-running batch operations and sub-task pipelines recover gracefully from errors without duplicating side effects.

Can I extend backend task workflows with tools like Playwright or Prisma?

Trigger.dev is designed for production-grade backend tasks including video processing pipelines, AI workflows, and data pipelines. It provides scheduling, batch operations, and persistent state to handle these computationally intensive scenarios reliably at scale.

What is the best way to orchestrate sub-task pipelines with batch triggers and parallel execution?

The best way to orchestrate sub-task pipelines with batch triggers and parallel execution is using a framework like Trigger.dev v4. It enables you to define complex task dependencies, run tasks concurrently, and manage the entire workflow with built-in error handling.