trigger-tasks — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Guides backend task authoring with @trigger.dev/sdk. Helps configure retries, cron schedules, waits, and concurrency inside your /trigger directory.
npx skills add triggerdotdev/skills --skill trigger-tasks -a claude-codeWhat trigger-tasks does
This skill guides your coding agent when writing background jobs using @trigger.dev/sdk. It covers defining tasks with task() or schemaTask() alongside validation schemas like Zod or ArkType. It also sets up retry strategies. While runs default to 3 attempts, throwing AbortTaskRunError cancels retries instantly.
Execution control includes durable pauses with wait.for and run metadata storage up to 256KB. For task orchestration, the skill applies triggerAndWait and unpacks Result objects safely. When triggering from external backend routes, it enforces type-only imports to keep task bundles out of backend outputs.
Imports must come directly from @trigger.dev/sdk, because loading deprecated paths like @trigger.dev/sdk/v3 or @trigger.dev/core breaks builds. The skill concentrates strictly on backend routines; React hooks and AI chat flows are excluded.
What it helps with
- author background jobs with schema validation
- configure retry strategies and abort errors
- trigger child tasks and handle Result shapes
- schedule cron tasks with custom timezones
Example prompts for the agent
- Create a schemaTask for invoice generation using Zod in /trigger
- Set up a daily cron task in Tokyo timezone that runs at 5 AM
- Trigger a background task from an API handler using an idempotency key
How to install trigger-tasks
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add triggerdotdev/skills --skill trigger-tasks -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/trigger-tasks/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/trigger-tasks/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add triggerdotdev/skills --skill trigger-tasks -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/trigger-tasks/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add triggerdotdev/skills --skill trigger-tasks -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/trigger-tasks/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install triggerdotdev/skills trigger-tasks2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/trigger-tasks/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add triggerdotdev/skills --skill trigger-tasks -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/triggerdotdev/skills --path trigger-tasksManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/trigger-tasks/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add triggerdotdev/skills --skill trigger-tasks -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about trigger-tasks
How to install trigger-tasks in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add triggerdotdev/skills --skill trigger-tasks -a claude-code.
What does the trigger-tasks skill do?
It helps your AI agent generate backend jobs, cron schedules, retries, and task orchestration patterns using @trigger.dev/sdk.
Which package imports should be used with this skill?
All imports must come from @trigger.dev/sdk. Deprecated packages like @trigger.dev/sdk/v3 and @trigger.dev/core should never be used.
