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Welcome to Invoke

Invoke is a modern serverless function management platform that lets you deploy and execute custom functions in a secure, isolated VM environment.

What is Invoke?​

Invoke allows you to write serverless functions using Node.js-compatible JavaScript, with access to a rich set of built-in modules and APIs. Your functions run in a sandboxed environment with:

  • 24 Built-in Modules: Including crypto, http, fs, dns, and more
  • Express.js-compatible APIs: Familiar req and res objects
  • Persistent Storage: Built-in key-value store with TTL support
  • Modern JavaScript: Full async/await, Promises, and ES6+ support
  • Package Support: Use npm packages with node_modules

Quick Example​

Here's a simple Invoke function:

module.exports = async function(req, res) {
    // Access request data
    const name = req.query.name || 'World';
    
    // Use built-in modules
    const crypto = require('crypto');
    const id = crypto.randomUUID();
    
    // Store data in KV store
    await kv.set(`user:${id}`, { name, timestamp: Date.now() });
    
    // Send response
    res.json({ 
        message: `Hello, ${name}!`,
        id 
    });
};

Key Features​

🔒 Secure Execution​

Functions run in isolated VM environments with controlled access to system resources.

🌐 HTTP/HTTPS Support​

Make external API calls using fetch, http, or https modules.

💾 Built-in KV Store​

Persistent key-value storage with automatic TTL management.

📦 npm Package Support​

Include node_modules in your function packages for third-party libraries.

⚡ High Performance​

Efficient execution with caching and resource pooling.

🛠️ Powerful CLI​

Manage functions, versions, environment variables, and more from the command line.

Management Options​

Web Admin Panel​

Access the full-featured web interface to manage functions, view logs, and monitor performance.

Command Line Interface (CLI)​

Use the Invoke CLI for powerful command-line management:

# Create and deploy a function
invoke function:create --name my-api ./my-function

# Invoke a function
invoke function:invoke my-api --method POST --data '{"hello": "world"}'

# View execution logs
invoke function:logs my-api --status error --limit 10

Learn more in the CLI Documentation.

What You'll Learn​

Ready to Get Started?​

Jump into the Quick Start Guide to create your first Invoke function!