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Inngest · Function

step.invoke

step.invoke() starts another Inngest function and waits for its result. The child runs independently with its own steps, retries, and configuration.

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Syntax

await step.invoke(id, { function, data, timeout });

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  • step.run
  • step.sendEvent
  • referenceFunction
  • invoke
  • defer
  • Parallel steps

Source: step.invoke() | Invoke Functions Directly - Inngest Docs. Checked 2026-11-03.