centric

library0.13.1jsnpmunverified

A programmable automation server (v0.13.1) for defining and scheduling tasks via JavaScript modules. Services export shared logic (e.g., DB connections), tasks define runnable workflows with cron scheduling. Peer dependency on graphql ^14.5.8. Minimal configuration: drop files into services/ and tasks/ folders. No alternative automation server with this exact file-based, GraphQL-backed approach.

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npm install centric

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centric

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Code

Verified usage

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centric

✓ npm install -g centric

✗ npm install centric --save-dev

CLI tool installed globally via npm. Not a library to import.

Service

✓ module.exports = async function ({ config }) { ... }

✗ export default async function ({ config }) { ... }

Services use CommonJS module.exports, not ES module syntax.

Task

✓ module.exports = { description, locks, defaultData, run }

✗ export default { ... }

Tasks also use CommonJS module.exports. The run method receives an object with config, services, opData, etc.

Global install, scaffold a project, then start the server. Demonstrates minimal setup.

npm install -g centric mkdir my-automation cd my-automation centric scaffold # Then edit generated tasks and services # Start the server centric start

Debug

Known issues

gotchaTasks and services must use CommonJS module.exports, not ES module export default. The server does not support ESM.

fix

Use module.exports = ... for tasks and services.

affects: <=0.13.1

breakingGraphQL peer dependency required: graphql ^14.5.8. If missing, server may fail to start.

fix

npm install graphql@^14.5.8

affects: >=0.13.0

gotchaThe run method's first argument is a single object with destructured members, not multiple arguments.

fix

async function run({ config, services, opData, saveOpData, taskData, saveTaskData, logInfo, logWarning, logError, isCancelled })

affects: all

deprecatedThe centric CLI was originally named 'centric-cli' on npm but now is the main package 'centric'. Old references may break.

fix

Use 'npm uninstall -g centric-cli && npm install -g centric'

affects: <0.10.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'graphql'

Missing peer dependency graphql.

fix

npm install graphql@^14.5.8

centric: command not found

Centric not installed globally or not in PATH.

fix

npm install -g centric

TypeError: services[serviceName] is not a function

Service file did not export a function (e.g., exported an object instead).

fix

Ensure service files use module.exports = async function({ config }) { ... }

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Version history

0.13.1latest on npm

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Dependencies

graphqlrequiredpeer dependency (^14.5.8) required for GraphQL runtime

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/internalfx/centric-server ↗

packagecentric ↗

homepagehttps://github.com/internalfx/centric-server ↗