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trigger.dev
trigger.dev is an open-source automation project by triggerdotdev (triggerdotdev/trigger.dev on GitHub). It has 16,460 GitHub stars and 1,479 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 2 October 2026.
Trigger.dev – build and deploy durable AI agents and workflows
★ 16.5k stars⑂ 1.5k forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- triggerdotdev/trigger.dev
- GitHub stars
- 16,460
- Forks
- 1,479
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 2 October 2026
- Category
- Automation
- Listing
- Full install guide
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Connect your apps
Link the services you already use through built-in integrations or generic webhooks and API calls.
- Build the flow visually
Drag triggers and actions onto a canvas: when this happens, do that.
- Add logic and AI
Branch on conditions, loop over items, or pipe steps through language models.
- Deploy and monitor
Turn the workflow on and watch executions in the run history.
// features
Why people love it
Automation-ready
Designed to run unattended: triggers, schedules, and webhooks.
Visual workflow builder
Design automations on a canvas instead of writing glue code.
Error handling
Retries, fallbacks, and alerts when steps fail.
Versioned flows
Export, diff, and back up workflows like code.
No per-run pricing
The automation is free; you only pay for your own server.
Scheduling & triggers
Cron, webhooks, and events keep flows running 24/7.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/triggerdotdev/trigger.dev.git cd trigger.dev - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Sync data between apps without manual copy-paste.
- Turn form submissions into tickets and notifications.
- Build AI triage for inboxes and queues.
- Schedule reports, backups, and posts.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains trigger.dev?
It is an open-source project at triggerdotdev/trigger.dev with 1,479 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is trigger.dev free for commercial use?
Apache 2.0 licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.
Do I need to code?
Most flows are visual; light expressions help for advanced logic.
Is it really free?
The core software is open-source and free to self-host; managed clouds exist if you prefer.
What do I need to run it?
Docker and a small VPS or home server cover most of these.
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