How do I install the Trigger.dev (npx) MCP server?

You can install the Trigger.dev (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find Trigger.dev (npx) in the server registry, and click Install. McpMux automatically configures the server for your AI client — whether it's Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or JetBrains. Note: This server requires authentication.

Which AI clients support the Trigger.dev (npx) MCP server?

The Trigger.dev (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients including Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, Gemini CLI, and Amazon Q Developer. McpMux acts as a universal gateway — configure Trigger.dev (npx) once and all your AI clients can use it.

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Trigger.dev (npx) MCP Server

Community

Contributed by Trigger.dev

Manage Trigger.dev background jobs and workflows. List tasks, trigger runs, monitor execution, and deploy projects to different environments.

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About the Trigger.dev (npx) MCP Server

The Trigger.dev (npx) MCP server is a local (stdio) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. Manage Trigger.dev background jobs and workflows. List tasks, trigger runs, monitor execution, and deploy projects to different environments. This is a community-contributed MCP server by Trigger.dev.

Install the Trigger.dev (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. It works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible AI client. This server requires authentication — McpMux securely stores your credentials with AES-256-GCM encryption.

Transport Configuration

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930{
  "type": "stdio",
  "command": "npx",
  "args": [
    "-y",
    "trigger.dev@latest",
    "mcp"
  ],
  "env": {
    "TRIGGER_SECRET_KEY": "${input:TRIGGER_SECRET_KEY}"
  },
  "metadata": {
    "inputs": [
      {
        "id": "TRIGGER_SECRET_KEY",
        "label": "Trigger.dev Secret Key",
        "description": "Secret key for your Trigger.dev project. Optional if using CLI login instead.",
        "type": "text",
        "required": false,
        "secret": true,
        "placeholder": "tr_dev_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
        "obtain": {
          "url": "https://cloud.trigger.dev/",
          "instructions": "1. Log in to cloud.trigger.dev\n2. Open your project\n3. Go to the API keys page\n4. Copy your secret key (starts with tr_dev_ or tr_prod_)",
          "button_label": "Get Secret Key"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Details

TransportLocal (stdio)

Hostinglocal

Authoptional_api_key

Capabilities

Tools

Links

Repository Homepage Documentation

Supported AI Clients

The Trigger.dev (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients through McpMux:

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install Trigger.dev (npx) with McpMux

One-click install from the McpMux desktop app. Auto-configures for Cursor, Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible client.

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