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Trigger.dev

Background jobs and AI workflows in TypeScript

Trigger.dev runs long-running background tasks, scheduled jobs and AI agents written in TypeScript, with retries and observability.

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Questions

Is Trigger.dev free?

Trigger.dev is free to start, with paid plans.

Is Trigger.dev open source?

Yes, Trigger.dev is open source.

Can Trigger.dev be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run Trigger.dev on your own server.

What platforms does Trigger.dev run on?

Trigger.dev is available for Web, Self-hosted, API.

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