Sidequest.js
A background-job library for running queued work.
What it does
A background-job library for running queued work.
When it fits
Moving asynchronous tasks out of request handling into worker processes.
Other options in this category
- Croner — Scheduling recurring jobs within a JavaScript or TypeScript process.
- Cronicle — Operating recurring jobs across multiple machines.
- Hookdeck — Managing retries, observability, and reliability for incoming events.
- Trigger.dev — Long-running tasks, scheduled work, and external API integrations.
- workerpool — Moving expensive computation away from the main execution thread.
Source
Project source for Sidequest.js ↗
Editorial overview reviewed on October 24, 2026. Follow the source for current setup, compatibility, and licensing.