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    hibiken/asynq

    Simple, reliable, and efficient distributed task queue in Go

    database
    asynchronous-tasks
    background-jobs
    go
    golang
    redis
    Go
    MIT
    13.8K stars
    991 forks
    84 GitHub watchers
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
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    Where it stands

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    No releases in the last 90 days; the most recent was 276 days ago, with 64 contributors on GitHub.

    Use Cases & Benefits

    • Implements a distributed task queue in Go for asynchronous background job processing using Redis.
    • Ensures reliable task execution with features like retries, scheduling, and automatic recovery from worker crashes.
    • Use for building scalable background job processing systems with prioritized and scheduled tasks in Go applications.
    • Use for implementing fault-tolerant asynchronous workflows that require task deduplication and timeout management.
    • Use for monitoring and administrating task queues via integrated web UI and CLI tools for operational visibility.

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    License

    MIT

    Permissive: commercial use, modification and redistribution are allowed with attribution.

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    • Code of conduct: present

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    From the README

    Asynq is a Go library for queueing tasks and processing them asynchronously with workers. It's backed by Redis and is designed to be scalable yet easy to get started.

    Task queues are used as a mechanism to distribute work across multiple machines. A system can consist of multiple worker servers and brokers, giving way to high availability and horizontal scaling.

    Status: The library relatively stable and is currently undergoing moderate development with less frequent breaking API changes.

    ☝️ Important Note: Current major version is zero (v0.x.x) to accommodate rapid development and fast iteration while getting early feedback from users (feedback on APIs are appreciated!). The public API could change without a major version update before v1.0.0 release.

    Excerpt from the hibiken/asynq README on GitHub (MIT license). © its authors.Read the full README on GitHub

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    Forks

    991+16

    Open issues

    294+2

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