trigger-dev

Orchestrate durable background jobs with Trigger.dev in TypeScript projects.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

Search Tags:#typescript #retry #background-jobs #trigger.dev #job-scheduling #event-triggers #durable-state

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Skill: trigger-dev
Source: https://github.com/Yoraexe/ceobe/tree/main/skills/trigger-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yoraexe/ceobe --skill trigger-dev-yoraexe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Background jobs in TypeScript apps are often fragile, lose state on restart, and lack observability. This Skill provides patterns and best practices to build reliable Trigger.dev-powered jobs that are durable, observable, and retryable.

Core Features & Use Cases

Durable job definitions with Trigger.dev, enabling persistent state and traceability.
Configurable retry policies, dead-letter logging, and error handling to reduce failure impact.
Scheduling and event-driven triggers (cron, webhooks) to automate workflows across systems.
Use cases include order processing, data synchronization, and asynchronous processing of long-running tasks.

Quick Start

Set up Trigger.dev in your TypeScript project and begin defining jobs using the client.defineJob API demonstrated in the examples.

Frequently Asked Questions about trigger-dev

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

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How do I build reliable background jobs in TypeScript that survive restarts?▼

Durable background jobs in TypeScript require persistent state storage and traceability. Using Trigger.dev with idempotent handlers ensures your background jobs survive restarts and maintain execution state without losing progress.

What is the best way to handle retries and dead-letter logging for TypeScript background jobs?▼

Configurable retry policies and dead-letter logging reduce failure impact for background jobs. Defining jobs with Trigger.dev enables automatic retries and captures failed events in a dead-letter queue for enterprise-grade error handling.

How do I schedule cron jobs and event triggers for background tasks in TypeScript?▼

Scheduling cron jobs and event-driven triggers automates workflows across systems. Trigger.dev supports cron scheduling and webhook event triggers to initiate background tasks like data synchronization without blocking API handlers.

Why should I use durable state and io.wait instead of setTimeout for long-running tasks?▼

Using durable state storage and io.wait instead of setTimeout prevents state loss during long-running tasks. This pattern ensures background jobs remain durable and traceable, avoiding fragile executions typical in standard TypeScript applications.

Can I use Trigger.dev for enterprise-grade order processing and asynchronous workflows?▼

Trigger.dev supports enterprise-grade applications including order processing and asynchronous workflows. It enforces patterns to avoid long-running tasks in API handlers, providing reliable job orchestration with durable state and event triggers.