Trigger.dev
Trigger.dev, formerly known as API Hero, is a London-based B2B company specializing in developer tools for API integrations, webhooks, and background jobs. It serves the UK and Europe with both remote and partly remote options.
Company Overview
Trigger.dev, formerly known as API Hero, is a London-based company operating in the B2B sector, specifically within engineering, product, and design. The company, launched in October 2022, offers features like API integrations, webhooks, scheduling, and delays for creating background jobs directly in codebases. Its team consists of four members and it serves regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and offers remote and partly remote options.
Founders
One of the founders of Trigger.dev served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Code School, which was acquired in 2015. Another founder is notable for creating two iPad apps that won Apple’s App of the Year. These experiences highlight a depth of expertise in both educational technology and application development.
Services and Features
Trigger.dev provides a range of features designed for developers, including API integrations, webhooks, scheduling, and delay functionality for background jobs within codebases. The company focuses on delivering productivity tools that enhance the capabilities of developers working within their existing code framework. Its open source background jobs framework is built specifically for Typescript.
Previous Projects
Prior to launching Trigger.dev, the team developed JSON Hero, an open source JSON viewer that is used by over 35,000 developers each month. This background underscores the company's commitment to creating useful and widely adopted developer tools.
Y Combinator Participation
Trigger.dev was part of Y Combinator's W23 batch, participating in the winter session of the renowned startup accelerator. This affiliation with Y Combinator underscores the company's potential and the innovative nature of its developer tools and services.