Distributed locks in one API call
Edge-native mutual exclusion without Redis or custom scripts.Globally consistent, fail-safe, and infra-free distributed locking.
// One API call to create a distributed lockconst lock = await edgelock.acquire("payment-processing");try {// Critical section - only one process can execute this at a timeawait processPayment(orderId);} finally {// Always release the lock when doneawait lock.release();}
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Distributed locking is hard
Traditional approaches to distributed locking come with significant challenges
Setting up and maintaining Redis or other infrastructure just for locking is complex and costly
Custom locking scripts are error-prone and can lead to deadlocks or race conditions
Traditional locking solutions don't work well in serverless and edge environments
Global coordination across multiple regions requires complex architecture
Lock expiration and cleanup require careful implementation to prevent stale locks
EdgeLock: Simple Global Locks
Zero infrastructure to manage - no Redis, no databases, no custom scripts
Global edge network ensures low-latency locking from anywhere in the world
Built-in fault tolerance with automatic lock expiration and cleanup
Simple API that works across all modern JavaScript runtimes
Scales automatically with your application's needs
Simple to implement, powerful to use
EdgeLock works with your existing stack and requires minimal code changes
import { EdgeLock } from '@edgelock/client';export async function POST(request) {const { orderId } = await request.json();// Create a lock specific to this orderconst lock = await EdgeLock.acquire(`order-${orderId}`);try {// Only one instance can process this order at a timeconst order = await db.orders.findUnique({where: { id: orderId }});if (order.status !== 'pending') {return Response.json({ error: 'Order already processed' });}await processPayment(order);await db.orders.update({where: { id: orderId },data: { status: 'completed' }});return Response.json({ success: true });} finally {// Always release the lockawait lock.release();}}
import { EdgeLock } from '@edgelock/client';async function runScheduledTask() {// Try to acquire lock with 30s timeoutconst lock = await EdgeLock.acquire('daily-report', {timeout: 30_000,ttl: 5 * 60_000 // Auto-expire after 5 minutes});if (!lock) {console.log('Another instance is already running this task');return;}try {// This code is guaranteed to run on only one instanceawait generateDailyReports();await sendNotifications();} catch (error) {console.error('Task failed:', error);} finally {await lock.release();}}
How EdgeLock works
A simple yet powerful approach to distributed locking
Distributed Coordination
EdgeLock uses a globally distributed coordination network to manage locks across all regions. When you request a lock, the nearest edge node handles your request.
Consistent Locking
Our consensus algorithm ensures that only one process can hold a lock with a specific key at any time, regardless of where the requests originate.
Automatic Expiration
Every lock has a configurable time-to-live (TTL) to prevent deadlocks. If a process crashes, the lock will automatically expire after its TTL.
Graceful Release
When your operation completes, simply release the lock to allow other processes to acquire it. If you forget, the TTL ensures it will eventually be released.
Why choose EdgeLock?
Designed for modern distributed applications
Zero Infrastructure
No Redis, no databases, no servers to manage. Just an API call.
Global by Default
Locks work across all regions with consistent behavior and low latency.
Fault Tolerant
Automatic lock expiration and cleanup prevent deadlocks.
Simple API
Intuitive API that works with any JavaScript runtime.
Fast Performance
Edge-optimized for sub-10ms lock acquisition in most regions.
Automatic Scaling
Handles millions of locks without configuration changes.
Flexible Timeouts
Configure TTL and acquisition timeouts to match your needs.
Secure by Design
Namespace isolation and encrypted communication channels.
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See what others are saying about EdgeLock
EdgeLock solved our distributed cron job problem in minutes. We were able to replace our complex Redis-based solution with just a few lines of code.
Sarah Chen
CTO at DataFlow
The simplicity of EdgeLock is its greatest strength. We no longer worry about race conditions in our serverless functions, and we didn't have to set up any infrastructure.
Michael Rodriguez
Lead Developer at ServerlessPlus
We migrated from a self-hosted Redis solution to EdgeLock and cut our infrastructure costs by 40%. The reliability has been rock solid even during traffic spikes.
Aisha Johnson
Engineering Manager at ScaleRight
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Everything you need to know about EdgeLock
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