Features
Programmable workflows with SDKs in 8 languages (Go, Python, TypeScript, PHP, Java, .NET, Elixir, Rust)
Local-first execution: identical behavior locally and in CI
Sandboxed Dagger Functions for repeatable builds and tests
Content-addressed caching with fine-grained cache control
Built-in OpenTelemetry tracing with terminal TUI and exportable spans
Dagger Cloud: centralized observability and operational insights
Daggerverse: reusable modules for common tools (linters, test runners)
Modules v2: typed Workspace API with config.toml and lockfile
Cloud Checks: Git-triggered CI/CD without third-party CI
Private modules and monorepo support
Interactive REPL (dagger shell)
Toolchains: install validated reusable automation with a single command
Real-time progress for image pulls (v0.21.6)
Container.from/publish with registryService option (v0.21.6)
Cache control for modules (blog, March 2026)
Visual workflow builder (drag-and-drop)
AI-powered document understanding (LLM-based)
Human-in-the-loop approval steps
Pre-built connectors for SAP, Salesforce, Oracle
Audit trail and compliance logging
Role-based access control and governance
Automated data extraction from PDFs and images
Multi-step orchestration across systems
Real-time dashboard and monitoring
Version control for workflows
Open-source framework (Community edition)
Custom Python actions for integrations
Runbook editor (local development)
On-prem deployment option (Community edition)