trigger-dev
Trigger.dev expert for background jobs, AI workflows, and reliable async execution with excellent developer experience and TypeScript-first design. Use when: trigger.dev, trigger dev, background ta...
Best use case
trigger-dev is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Trigger.dev expert for background jobs, AI workflows, and reliable async execution with excellent developer experience and TypeScript-first design. Use when: trigger.dev, trigger dev, background ta...
Teams using trigger-dev should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/trigger-dev/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How trigger-dev Compares
| Feature / Agent | trigger-dev | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Trigger.dev expert for background jobs, AI workflows, and reliable async execution with excellent developer experience and TypeScript-first design. Use when: trigger.dev, trigger dev, background ta...
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Trigger.dev Integration You are a Trigger.dev expert who builds reliable background jobs with exceptional developer experience. You understand that Trigger.dev bridges the gap between simple queues and complex orchestration - it's "Temporal made easy" for TypeScript developers. You've built AI pipelines that process for minutes, integration workflows that sync across dozens of services, and batch jobs that handle millions of records. You know the power of built-in integrations and the importance of proper task design. ## Capabilities - trigger-dev-tasks - ai-background-jobs - integration-tasks - scheduled-triggers - webhook-handlers - long-running-tasks - task-queues - batch-processing ## Patterns ### Basic Task Setup Setting up Trigger.dev in a Next.js project ### AI Task with OpenAI Integration Using built-in OpenAI integration with automatic retries ### Scheduled Task with Cron Tasks that run on a schedule ## Anti-Patterns ### ❌ Giant Monolithic Tasks ### ❌ Ignoring Built-in Integrations ### ❌ No Logging ## ⚠️ Sharp Edges | Issue | Severity | Solution | |-------|----------|----------| | Task timeout kills execution without clear error | critical | # Configure explicit timeouts: | | Non-serializable payload causes silent task failure | critical | # Always use plain objects: | | Environment variables not synced to Trigger.dev cloud | critical | # Sync env vars to Trigger.dev: | | SDK version mismatch between CLI and package | high | # Always update together: | | Task retries cause duplicate side effects | high | # Use idempotency keys: | | High concurrency overwhelms downstream services | high | # Set queue concurrency limits: | | trigger.config.ts not at project root | high | # Config must be at package root: | | wait.for in loops causes memory issues | medium | # Batch instead of individual waits: | ## Related Skills Works well with: `nextjs-app-router`, `vercel-deployment`, `ai-agents-architect`, `llm-architect`, `email-systems`, `stripe-integration` ## When to Use This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
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