What is Inngest?
Inngest is a game-changer for modern software teams, offering durable functions that replace queues, state management, and scheduling. It’s designed to help developers write reliable, multi-step code faster without worrying about infrastructure. Whether you're building AI agents, workflows, or background jobs, Inngest simplifies the process with its powerful SDKs and open-source tools.
What are the features of Inngest?
- Durable Execution: Automatically retries on failure, runs in parallel, and manages state across steps.
- Flow Control: Throttle, prioritize, and manage concurrency with just a few lines of code.
- Local Development: Test and debug functions locally with a single command using the open-source Dev Server.
- Multi-Language Support: Write functions in TypeScript, Python, Go, and more.
- Observability: Monitor, debug, and recover from issues with built-in tools.
What are the use cases of Inngest?
- AI Agents: Build and manage complex AI workflows with ease.
- Background Jobs: Handle high-volume tasks without managing queues.
- Scheduled Tasks: Run cron jobs and scheduled functions effortlessly.
- Workflow Engines: Create multi-step workflows with automatic state management.
How to use Inngest?
- Install the Inngest SDK in your project.
- Define your functions using the
inngest.createFunctionmethod. - Use
step.runto execute tasks with automatic retries and state management. - Test locally with the Dev Server and deploy to your preferred infrastructure.
