nextcron

NextCron Node.js SDK

This SDK provides a simple and efficient way to integrate the NextCron task scheduling service into your Node.js or TypeScript applications.

Features

• Easy to use: Publish and manage tasks with just a few lines of code.
• Serverless friendly: Ideal for serverless architectures.
• Supports various job configurations: Including delay, retry, schedule, and endpoint protection.
• Comprehensive documentation: Detailed guides and examples available.

Installation

npm install nextcron

Usage

Here's a quick start example:

import { NextCron } from 'nextcron';

const nextcron = new NextCron('your-api-key-here');

// Publish a job
await nextcron.publish({
  topic: 'my-topic',
  target: 'http://myapi.com/endpoint',
  method: 'POST',
  data: { key: 'value' }
});

Delaying a Job

Delay job execution by specifying a delay in milliseconds.

await nextcron.publish({
  // ... other options
  opts: { delay: 60000 } // Delay of 1 minute
});

Retrying a Job

Configure retry strategies for your jobs.

await nextcron.publish({
  // ... other options
  opts: { attempts: 5, backoff: 30000 } // Retry up to 5 times with a 30-second backoff
});

Scheduling Jobs

Use CRON expressions for scheduling tasks.

await nextcron.publish({
  // ... other options
  opts: { repeat: { pattern: '0 */2 * * *' } } // Every 2 hours
});

Explore More with NextCron

• Retries: Ensure reliable task execution with NextCron’s robust retry mechanisms.
• Delays: Gain control over task timing with customizable delay options.
• Scheduling: Maintain the uniqueness of your tasks and avoid redundant processing.
• Protecting endpoints: Secure your public APIs with our straightforward request signing feature.

Support

For support, questions, or feedback, please visit our documentation, or reach out on Twitter.

About

NextCron was created by Felipe Barcelos. For more information, visit NextCron's website.