Mock Google Cloud Tasks locally to test enqueuing without GCP setup.
Developers struggle to effectively test the enqueuing of tasks in Google Cloud Tasks.
TaskMockr provides a local-first emulator that mimics Cloud Tasks API for instant enqueuing tests. Developers paste their code snippets or payloads, simulate queues, and verify task creation, scheduling, and payloads visually. Debug issues like auth, rate limits, and dispatch without incurring GCP costs or delays.
Backend developers building scalable applications with Google Cloud Tasks on GCP
Purely local emulator with zero-latency testing and code snippet runner, unlike cloud-dependent tools.
friendly
Run a Node.js server mimicking Cloud Tasks API endpoints for enqueuing.
Validate task payloads against Cloud Tasks schema with error highlighting.
Real-time visual dashboard of enqueued tasks, schedules, and states.
Paste and run GCP SDK code snippets in isolated sandboxes.
Generate JSON/PDF reports of test runs for sharing.
Enforce configurable rate limits and retry logic.
Share mock queues via links for collaboration.
Command-line tool for headless testing.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| payload | text | No |
| status | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| test_run_id | uuid | No |
| task_id | text | No |
| scheduled_time | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate new project
/api/test-runsRun emulation test
/api/queues/:projectIdFetch queue dashboard data
No team sharing
10 test runs/day
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 3% | $105 | $1,260 |
| Month 6 | 600 | 8% | $1,680 | $20,160 |
No GCP bills, no setup. Emulate, validate, and debug tasks instantly.
Post in r/googlecloud and GCP Slack communities with a free beta invite link. DM 10 devs from recent StackOverflow questions on Cloud Tasks. Offer lifetime Pro for feedback video.
Official metrics
No local testing, slow setup
Instant local mocks without infra
First-mover local emulator with SDK integrations building dev habit.
GCP Tasks adoption surging with serverless boom, but testing friction high post-2023 SDK updates.
Emulator misses edge-case Cloud Tasks behaviors
Open-source emulator core for community fixes
Low awareness of pain point
Targeted Reddit/HN posts with demos
Success: 5+ confirm enqueuing testing issue
Success: 50% retention week 2
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