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Run reliable scheduled tasks on NextJS with Next.js API routes. Get webhook-based cron jobs, signature verification, and built-in monitoring for your serverless applications.

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api/cron/route.ts
import { NextResponse } from "next/server";
import type { NextRequest } from "next/server";
import { SignatureVerifier } from "@useschedo/node-sdk";

const verifier = new SignatureVerifier(
  process.env.SCHEDO_SIGNATURE_KEY
);

export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
  const body = await req.json();

  // Verify webhook signature
  const isValid = verifier.verifyBytesSignature(
    Buffer.from(JSON.stringify(body)),
    req.headers.get("x-schedo-signature") ?? ""
  );

  if (!isValid) {
    return NextResponse.json(
      { error: "Invalid request" },} { status: 400 }
    );
  }

  // Your scheduled task logic here
  await processScheduledTask();

  return NextResponse.json({ success: true });
}
✅ Secure webhooks • ✅ Serverless execution • ✅ Built-in monitoring

The NextJS Cron Job Challenge

NextJS's serverless architecture is perfect for web apps, but running scheduled tasks requires external solutions that are often complex and expensive.

Common NextJS Cron Problems

NextJS doesn't have built-in cron job functionality
Complex setup with external cron services or GitHub Actions
No easy way to trigger serverless functions on schedule
Lack of monitoring and error handling for scheduled tasks
Security concerns with webhook endpoints
Difficulty coordinating tasks across multiple deployments

Schedo.dev Solutions

Simple webhook-based cron jobs for NextJS apps
Built-in signature verification for security
Works perfectly with Next.js API routes
No external services or GitHub Actions needed
Comprehensive monitoring and error tracking
Easy setup with just one API endpoint

Built for NextJS & Next.js

Every feature designed to work seamlessly with NextJS's serverless architecture

Webhook-First Design

Perfect for NextJS's serverless functions. No persistent processes needed - just API routes that respond to scheduled webhooks.

Signature Verification

Built-in cryptographic signature verification ensures only legitimate Schedo.dev requests can trigger your endpoints.

Instant Deployment

Deploy your cron endpoint to NextJS, add it to Schedo.dev, and start scheduling. No infrastructure setup required.

Next.js Integration

Works perfectly with Next.js API routes, App Router, and Pages Router. Full TypeScript support included.

Serverless Monitoring

Monitor webhook deliveries, response times, and function executions. Track performance across all your NextJS deployments.

Flexible Scheduling

From simple intervals to complex cron expressions. Handle timezone-aware scheduling for global applications.

3-Step Setup

Get your NextJS cron jobs running in minutes

1

Create API Route

api/cron/route.ts
export async function POST(req) {
  // Verify + execute
}
2

Deploy to NextJS

terminal
$ deploy --prod
✅ Deployed to production
3

Schedule on Schedo

Webhook Configuration
URL:
your.nextjs.app/api/cron
Schedule:
0 9 * * *

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NextJS Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about running cron jobs on NextJS with Schedo.dev

You create a Next.js API route endpoint, deploy it to NextJS, then configure Schedo.dev to send webhook requests to that endpoint on your desired schedule. We handle the timing, you handle the logic.
No! That's the beauty of NextJS's serverless architecture. Your API routes only run when triggered by our webhooks, so you pay nothing when they're not executing.
Very secure. Every webhook request includes a cryptographic signature that you verify using our SDK. This ensures only legitimate requests from Schedo.dev can trigger your endpoints.
Yes! Our webhooks work with both standard NextJS functions and Edge Functions. You can choose the runtime that best fits your needs.
Schedo.dev respects NextJS's execution limits. You can configure timeouts and we'll handle retries appropriately. Our monitoring helps you track execution times and optimize performance.

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