inngest-cli

Manage Inngest development servers and production instances via CLI.

2|Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/inngest/inngest-codex-plugin --skill inngest-cli
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Skill: inngest-cli
Source: https://github.com/inngest/inngest-codex-plugin/tree/main/plugins/inngest/skills/inngest-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inngest/inngest-codex-plugin --skill inngest-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves the complexity of managing local development, testing, and production orchestration for Inngest-based event-driven architectures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local Dev Server: Provides a fully-featured, open-source local environment for running and debugging Inngest functions without cloud connectivity.
  • Testing & Debugging: Enables local event simulation, serve endpoint health checks, and unit testing of functions using the Inngest test engine.
  • Production Operations: Facilitates self-hosted production server management, including configuration for Redis, PostgreSQL, and environment-specific security keys.

Quick Start

Use the inngest-cli skill to start the local development server and auto-discover functions in your current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about inngest-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run an Inngest local dev server for event-driven functions?▼

You can debug event-driven workflows locally by using the CLI to start the local dev server, which enables local event simulation and serve endpoint health checks without requiring cloud connectivity.

How do I test and simulate events for Inngest functions locally?▼

You can test Inngest functions by using the CLI to enable local event simulation and perform serve endpoint validation, utilizing the built-in test engine to debug event-driven workflows.

Can I self-host a production Inngest server with Redis and PostgreSQL?▼

Yes, you can configure self-hosted production instances using the CLI, which supports infrastructure configuration including Redis, PostgreSQL, and environment-specific security keys for event-driven workflows.

Do I need Node.js or Docker to manage Inngest development servers?▼

Yes, you need Node.js or Docker to execute CLI commands and interface with the Inngest dev server or production runtime for managing your event-driven architecture.

What is the best way to orchestrate Inngest production operations?▼

The best way to orchestrate Inngest production operations is through CLI-based management, which facilitates configuring self-hosted infrastructure, security keys, and runtime environments for event-driven architectures.