Inngest

What is Inngest?

Inngest is an open-source backend framework that simplifies building reliable, multi-step workflows without managing infrastructure. It provides durable functions that consolidate the functionality typically spread across message queues, state management systems, and job schedulers into a single abstraction. The platform enables developers to write complex, long-running operations as straightforward code. Functions automatically handle retries, error recovery, and state persistence, eliminating the need to configure and maintain separate infrastructure components. This approach reduces operational overhead while improving code reliability and maintainability. Inngest targets backend developers building applications that require asynchronous processing, scheduled tasks, or event-driven workflows. Rather than juggling multiple tools and services, developers can focus on business logic using a unified API. The framework is designed to work with existing development stacks and can be self-hosted or used as a managed service. By combining queue, state management, and scheduling capabilities into durable functions, Inngest reduces the complexity traditionally associated with building production-grade async systems. The open-source model allows teams to evaluate and deploy the platform without vendor lock-in concerns.