Asynq

Go distributed task queue.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

At least once execution of tasks by workers. Multiple queues with support for varying priority. Backed by Redis for low latency inserts. Timeout and deadline per task and aggregation of groups of tasks. Supports scheduling and retries. Optional web UI and observability via Prometheus. CLI to manage queues remotely.

Tradeoffs

Advertises potential problems with Redis Cluster due to use of Lua scripts.

Is Asynq a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-11-07. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers needing a distributed task queue with low latency and priority support

Why consider it

It allows for at least once execution of tasks by workers

Keep in mind

It may have problems with Redis Cluster due to use of Lua scripts

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