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Hatchet
The Distributed Task Queue for More Resilient Web Applications

Hatchet
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What is Hatchet?

Hatchet is a modern distributed task queue system engineered to enhance web application resilience. It operates as a low-latency queue with an average start time of 25ms, combining real-time interaction capabilities with enterprise-grade reliability. The platform supports multiple queuing strategies including FIFO, LIFO, Round Robin, and Priority Queues.

Built with a focus on scalability and reliability, Hatchet offers comprehensive features such as customizable retry policies, built-in error handling, and full observability of task runs. The system supports multiple programming languages through declarative SDKs, including Python, Typescript, and Go, making it versatile for various development environments.

Features

  • Low Latency Scheduling: 25ms average start time for real-time task execution
  • Concurrency Management: Support for FIFO, LIFO, Round Robin, and Priority Queues
  • Workflow Orchestration: Full DAG-style execution capabilities
  • Error Handling: Customizable retry policies and built-in recovery mechanisms
  • Observability: Searchable runs with log streaming and metrics tracking
  • Multi-language Support: SDKs for Python, Typescript, and Go
  • Cron Scheduling: Support for recurring task execution
  • Spike Protection: Traffic smoothing and system load management

Use Cases

  • Generative AI request distribution
  • Large-scale document batch processing
  • Multi-modal system workflow orchestration
  • Event-based architecture management
  • Background task processing
  • Scheduled task execution

FAQs

  • What is Hatchet?
    Hatchet is a managed low-latency queue for web apps to solve scaling issues like concurrency, fairness, and rate limiting.
  • Does Hatchet Cloud run my compute?
    Not yet, but soon. Currently Hatchet Cloud provides a managed control plane for workers. Users can run workers on any cloud provider or on-premises and connect them to Hatchet Cloud.
  • Is there a self-hosted version of Hatchet?
    Yes, Hatchet is an MIT-licensed Open Source project and instructions for self-hosting docker containers can be found in the documentation.

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