BullMQ – message queue and batch processing

BullMQ is a Redis-based distributed queue for processing messages and background jobs.

The software is designed for reliable, persistent task execution across multiple workers. Native implementations are available for Node.js and Bun, Python, Rust, Elixir, and PHP.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Distributes jobs across concurrent workers.
• Supports delayed and repeatable jobs.
• Assigns priorities to queued work.
• Creates parent-and-child job dependencies.
• Provides debouncing and throttling deduplication.
• Offers global events for monitoring job activity.
• Controls throughput with rate limiting.
• Pauses and resumes queues.
• Runs jobs in sandboxed workers.
• Uses atomic operations and persistent storage.
• Provides native implementations for multiple programming languages.

Website: github.com/taskforcesh/bullmq
Support:
Developer: Taskforce.sh Inc.
License: MIT License

BullMQ is written in TypeScript and Rust. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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