Trigger.dev
Trigger.dev – build and deploy fully‑managed AI agents and workflows
What is Trigger.dev?
Trigger.dev is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to trigger.dev – build and deploy fully‑managed ai agents and workflows
Trigger.dev – build and deploy fully‑managed AI agents and workflows
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Trigger.dev – build and deploy fully‑managed AI agents and w
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y @trigger.dev/sdkManual Installation
npx -y @trigger.dev/sdkConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Trigger.dev
Trigger.dev is an open-source platform for building and deploying fully-managed, durable AI agents and background workflows in TypeScript, and it includes an official MCP server that lets AI coding assistants initialize projects, manage tasks, trigger runs, deploy to environments, and monitor execution metrics through natural language. The MCP server connects to your Trigger.dev account via CLI authentication and exposes tools for the full development lifecycle — from searching documentation to querying run failures in production. Teams building long-running AI agents or complex workflow automation use Trigger.dev to avoid serverless timeouts and get built-in retries, queues, and observability.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher installed
- A Trigger.dev account (cloud at trigger.dev or self-hosted)
- Trigger.dev CLI installed and authenticated ('npx trigger.dev@latest login')
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Cursor, or VS Code Copilot
- A TypeScript project where you want to add Trigger.dev tasks
Install the Trigger.dev CLI and log in
The Trigger.dev MCP server uses your CLI session for authentication — no separate API key is needed for most tools. Log in first.
npx trigger.dev@latest loginInstall the MCP server for your client
Use the install-mcp command to automatically configure the MCP server for your chosen AI coding client. For Claude Code specifically, pass --client claude-code.
# Auto-detect client:
npx trigger.dev@latest install-mcp
# Target Claude Code:
npx trigger.dev@latest install-mcp --client claude-codeOr add manually to your MCP config
Add the Trigger.dev MCP server directly to your client configuration file. The server runs as a stdio process using the trigger.dev CLI.
{
"mcpServers": {
"trigger": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["trigger.dev@latest", "mcp"]
}
}
}Initialize Trigger.dev in your project
Ask your AI assistant to initialize Trigger.dev in your TypeScript project, or run the init command directly to scaffold the required files.
npx trigger.dev@latest initDeploy and monitor tasks
Use AI prompts or CLI commands to deploy your tasks to staging or production and monitor run results. The --readonly and --dev-only flags restrict the MCP server to read-only or development-only operations.
npx trigger.dev@latest deploy
# Read-only MCP mode:
npx trigger.dev@latest mcp --readonlyTrigger.dev Examples
Client configuration
MCP configuration for Claude Code or Cursor to connect to the Trigger.dev MCP server via stdio. The server uses your existing CLI login for authentication.
{
"mcpServers": {
"trigger": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["trigger.dev@latest", "mcp"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts to manage Trigger.dev workflows through your AI coding assistant.
- "Search the Trigger.dev docs for an ffmpeg video processing example"
- "Initialize Trigger.dev in my project"
- "List all tasks in my current project"
- "Trigger my send-email task with a test payload"
- "Deploy my project to staging"
- "How many runs failed in the last 7 days?"Troubleshooting Trigger.dev
MCP tools fail with 'not authenticated' errors
The search_docs tool works without login, but all other tools require an active CLI session. Run 'npx trigger.dev@latest login' and complete the browser-based authentication flow, then restart your MCP client.
npx trigger.dev@latest mcp hangs or fails to start
Ensure Node.js 18+ is installed and that npx can reach the npm registry. If behind a corporate proxy, set HTTP_PROXY and HTTPS_PROXY environment variables before starting the MCP server.
Deployed tasks run but do not show up in the dashboard
Verify the project reference with 'npx trigger.dev@latest list-projects'. If using a monorepo, pass --project-ref <ref> to the MCP server to scope it to the correct project.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trigger.dev
What is Trigger.dev?
Trigger.dev is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that trigger.dev – build and deploy fully‑managed ai agents and workflows It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Trigger.dev?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y @trigger.dev/sdk. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Trigger.dev?
Trigger.dev works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Trigger.dev free to use?
Yes, Trigger.dev is open source and available under the Apache-2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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