@amqp-contract/contract 0.13.0 → 0.14.0

package/docs/index.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 type AnySchema = StandardSchemaV1;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:12](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L12)
+Defined in: [types.ts:12](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L12)
 
 Any schema that conforms to Standard Schema v1.
 
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ https://github.com/standard-schema/standard-schema
 type BaseExchangeDefinition = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:376](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L376)
+Defined in: [types.ts:376](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L376)
 
 Base definition of an AMQP exchange.
 
@@ -43,11 +43,11 @@ type and routing rules. This type contains properties common to all exchange typ
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="arguments"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for advanced configuration. Common arguments include alternate-exchange for handling unroutable messages. | [types.ts:405](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L405) |
-| <a id="autodelete"></a> `autoDelete?` | `boolean` | If true, the exchange is deleted when all queues have finished using it. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:392](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L392) |
-| <a id="durable"></a> `durable?` | `boolean` | If true, the exchange survives broker restarts. Durable exchanges are persisted to disk. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:386](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L386) |
-| <a id="internal"></a> `internal?` | `boolean` | If true, the exchange cannot be directly published to by clients. It can only receive messages from other exchanges via exchange-to-exchange bindings. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:399](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L399) |
-| <a id="name"></a> `name` | `string` | The name of the exchange. Must be unique within the RabbitMQ virtual host. | [types.ts:380](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L380) |
+| <a id="arguments"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for advanced configuration. Common arguments include alternate-exchange for handling unroutable messages. | [types.ts:405](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L405) |
+| <a id="autodelete"></a> `autoDelete?` | `boolean` | If true, the exchange is deleted when all queues have finished using it. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:392](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L392) |
+| <a id="durable"></a> `durable?` | `boolean` | If true, the exchange survives broker restarts. Durable exchanges are persisted to disk. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:386](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L386) |
+| <a id="internal"></a> `internal?` | `boolean` | If true, the exchange cannot be directly published to by clients. It can only receive messages from other exchanges via exchange-to-exchange bindings. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:399](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L399) |
+| <a id="name"></a> `name` | `string` | The name of the exchange. Must be unique within the RabbitMQ virtual host. | [types.ts:380](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L380) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ type BindingDefinition =
   | ExchangeBindingDefinition;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:815](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L815)
+Defined in: [types.ts:815](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L815)
 
 Union type of all binding definitions.
 
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ A binding can be either:
 type BindingPattern<S> = S extends "" ? never : S;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/routing-types.ts:52](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/routing-types.ts#L52)
+Defined in: [builder/routing-types.ts:52](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/routing-types.ts#L52)
 
 Type-safe binding pattern that validates basic format and wildcards.
 
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ type Invalid = BindingPattern<"">; // never (empty string)
 type ClassicQueueDefinition = BaseQueueDefinition & object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:592](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L592)
+Defined in: [types.ts:592](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L592)
 
 Definition of a classic queue.
 
@@ -121,10 +121,10 @@ specific features not supported by quorum queues (e.g., exclusive queues, priori
 
 | Name | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `deliveryLimit?` | `never` | Classic queues do not support delivery limits. Use type: 'quorum' if you need native retry with delivery limits. | [types.ts:602](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L602) |
-| `exclusive?` | `boolean` | If true, the queue can only be used by the declaring connection and is deleted when that connection closes. Exclusive queues are private to the connection. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:609](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L609) |
-| `retry` | `ResolvedTtlBackoffRetryOptions` | Retry configuration for handling failed message processing. Classic queues only support TTL-backoff retry mode (default). When the queue is created, defaults are applied. | [types.ts:617](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L617) |
-| `type` | `"classic"` | Queue type discriminator: classic queue. | [types.ts:596](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L596) |
+| `deliveryLimit?` | `never` | Classic queues do not support delivery limits. Use type: 'quorum' if you need native retry with delivery limits. | [types.ts:602](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L602) |
+| `exclusive?` | `boolean` | If true, the queue can only be used by the declaring connection and is deleted when that connection closes. Exclusive queues are private to the connection. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:609](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L609) |
+| `retry` | `ResolvedTtlBackoffRetryOptions` | Retry configuration for handling failed message processing. Classic queues only support TTL-backoff retry mode (default). When the queue is created, defaults are applied. | [types.ts:617](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L617) |
+| `type` | `"classic"` | Queue type discriminator: classic queue. | [types.ts:596](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L596) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ specific features not supported by quorum queues (e.g., exclusive queues, priori
 type ClassicQueueOptions = BaseQueueOptions & object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:318](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L318)
+Defined in: [types.ts:318](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L318)
 
 Options for creating a classic queue.
 
@@ -147,10 +147,10 @@ Classic queues support all traditional RabbitMQ features including:
 
 | Name | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `exclusive?` | `boolean` | If true, the queue can only be used by the declaring connection and is deleted when that connection closes. Exclusive queues are private to the connection. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:329](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L329) |
-| `maxPriority?` | `number` | Maximum priority level for priority queue (1-255, recommended: 1-10). Sets x-max-priority argument. Only supported with classic queues. | [types.ts:336](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L336) |
-| `retry?` | [`TtlBackoffRetryOptions`](#ttlbackoffretryoptions) | Retry configuration for handling failed message processing. Classic queues only support TTL-backoff retry mode, which uses wait queues with exponential backoff. For quorum-native retry, use quorum queues instead. **Example** `const orderQueue = defineQueue('order-processing', { type: 'classic', durable: true, deadLetter: { exchange: dlx }, retry: { maxRetries: 5, initialDelayMs: 1000, maxDelayMs: 30000, }, });` | [types.ts:358](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L358) |
-| `type` | `"classic"` | Queue type: classic (for special cases) | [types.ts:322](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L322) |
+| `exclusive?` | `boolean` | If true, the queue can only be used by the declaring connection and is deleted when that connection closes. Exclusive queues are private to the connection. **Default** `false` | [types.ts:329](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L329) |
+| `maxPriority?` | `number` | Maximum priority level for priority queue (1-255, recommended: 1-10). Sets x-max-priority argument. Only supported with classic queues. | [types.ts:336](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L336) |
+| `retry?` | [`TtlBackoffRetryOptions`](#ttlbackoffretryoptions) | Retry configuration for handling failed message processing. Classic queues only support TTL-backoff retry mode, which uses wait queues with exponential backoff. For quorum-native retry, use quorum queues instead. **Example** `const orderQueue = defineQueue('order-processing', { type: 'classic', durable: true, deadLetter: { exchange: dlx }, retry: { maxRetries: 5, initialDelayMs: 1000, maxDelayMs: 30000, }, });` | [types.ts:358](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L358) |
+| `type` | `"classic"` | Queue type: classic (for special cases) | [types.ts:322](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L322) |
 
 #### Example
 
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ const priorityQueue = defineQueue('tasks', {
 type CommandConsumerConfig<TMessage, TExchange, TRoutingKey> = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/command.ts:27](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L27)
+Defined in: [builder/command.ts:27](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L27)
 
 Configuration for a command consumer.
 
@@ -189,12 +189,12 @@ The consumer "owns" the queue, and publishers send commands to it.
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="__brand"></a> `__brand` | `"CommandConsumerConfig"` | Discriminator to identify this as a command consumer config | [builder/command.ts:33](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L33) |
-| <a id="binding"></a> `binding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | The binding connecting the queue to the exchange | [builder/command.ts:37](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L37) |
-| <a id="consumer"></a> `consumer` | [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition)&lt;`TMessage`&gt; | The consumer definition for processing commands | [builder/command.ts:35](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L35) |
-| <a id="exchange"></a> `exchange` | `TExchange` | The exchange that receives commands | [builder/command.ts:39](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L39) |
-| <a id="message"></a> `message` | `TMessage` | The message definition | [builder/command.ts:41](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L41) |
-| <a id="routingkey"></a> `routingKey` | `TRoutingKey` | The routing key pattern for the binding | [builder/command.ts:43](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L43) |
+| <a id="__brand"></a> `__brand` | `"CommandConsumerConfig"` | Discriminator to identify this as a command consumer config | [builder/command.ts:33](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L33) |
+| <a id="binding"></a> `binding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | The binding connecting the queue to the exchange | [builder/command.ts:37](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L37) |
+| <a id="consumer"></a> `consumer` | [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition)&lt;`TMessage`&gt; | The consumer definition for processing commands | [builder/command.ts:35](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L35) |
+| <a id="exchange"></a> `exchange` | `TExchange` | The exchange that receives commands | [builder/command.ts:39](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L39) |
+| <a id="message"></a> `message` | `TMessage` | The message definition | [builder/command.ts:41](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L41) |
+| <a id="routingkey"></a> `routingKey` | `TRoutingKey` | The routing key pattern for the binding | [builder/command.ts:43](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L43) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ The consumer "owns" the queue, and publishers send commands to it.
 type CommandConsumerConfigBase = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:912](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L912)
+Defined in: [types.ts:912](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L912)
 
 Base type for command consumer configuration.
 
@@ -219,12 +219,12 @@ defineCommandConsumer for creating command consumers
 
 | Property | Type | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="__brand-1"></a> `__brand` | `"CommandConsumerConfig"` | [types.ts:913](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L913) |
-| <a id="binding-1"></a> `binding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | [types.ts:915](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L915) |
-| <a id="consumer-1"></a> `consumer` | [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition) | [types.ts:914](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L914) |
-| <a id="exchange-1"></a> `exchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | [types.ts:916](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L916) |
-| <a id="message-1"></a> `message` | [`MessageDefinition`](#messagedefinition) | [types.ts:917](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L917) |
-| <a id="routingkey-1"></a> `routingKey` | `string` \| `undefined` | [types.ts:918](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L918) |
+| <a id="__brand-1"></a> `__brand` | `"CommandConsumerConfig"` | [types.ts:913](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L913) |
+| <a id="binding-1"></a> `binding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | [types.ts:915](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L915) |
+| <a id="consumer-1"></a> `consumer` | [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition) | [types.ts:914](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L914) |
+| <a id="exchange-1"></a> `exchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | [types.ts:916](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L916) |
+| <a id="message-1"></a> `message` | [`MessageDefinition`](#messagedefinition) | [types.ts:917](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L917) |
+| <a id="routingkey-1"></a> `routingKey` | `string` \| `undefined` | [types.ts:918](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L918) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ defineCommandConsumer for creating command consumers
 type CompressionAlgorithm = "gzip" | "deflate";
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:134](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L134)
+Defined in: [types.ts:134](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L134)
 
 Supported compression algorithms for message payloads.
 
@@ -272,7 +272,7 @@ await client.publish("orderCreated", payload, {
 type ConsumerDefinition<TMessage> = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:876](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L876)
+Defined in: [types.ts:876](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L876)
 
 Definition of a message consumer.
 
@@ -300,8 +300,8 @@ const consumer: ConsumerDefinition = {
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="message-2"></a> `message` | `TMessage` | The message definition including the payload schema | [types.ts:881](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L881) |
-| <a id="queue"></a> `queue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The queue to consume messages from | [types.ts:878](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L878) |
+| <a id="message-2"></a> `message` | `TMessage` | The message definition including the payload schema | [types.ts:881](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L881) |
+| <a id="queue"></a> `queue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The queue to consume messages from | [types.ts:878](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L878) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ type ConsumerEntry =
   | CommandConsumerConfigBase;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:1022](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1022)
+Defined in: [types.ts:1022](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1022)
 
 Consumer entry that can be passed to defineContract's consumers section.
 
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ Can be either:
 type ContractDefinition = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:968](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L968)
+Defined in: [types.ts:968](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L968)
 
 Complete AMQP contract definition (output type).
 
@@ -370,11 +370,11 @@ const contract: ContractDefinition = {
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="bindings"></a> `bindings?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`BindingDefinition`](#bindingdefinition)&gt; | Named binding definitions. Bindings can be queue-to-exchange or exchange-to-exchange. | [types.ts:988](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L988) |
-| <a id="consumers"></a> `consumers?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition)&gt; | Named consumer definitions. Each key requires a corresponding handler in the TypedAmqpWorker. The handler will be fully typed based on the message schema. | [types.ts:1002](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1002) |
-| <a id="exchanges"></a> `exchanges?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition)&gt; | Named exchange definitions. Each key becomes available as a named resource in the contract. | [types.ts:973](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L973) |
-| <a id="publishers"></a> `publishers?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`PublisherDefinition`](#publisherdefinition)&gt; | Named publisher definitions. Each key becomes a method on the TypedAmqpClient for publishing messages. The method will be fully typed based on the message schema. | [types.ts:995](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L995) |
-| <a id="queues"></a> `queues?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`QueueEntry`](#queueentry)&gt; | Named queue definitions. Each key becomes available as a named resource in the contract. When a queue has TTL-backoff retry configured, pass the `QueueWithTtlBackoffInfrastructure` object returned by `defineQueue`. The wait queue and bindings will be automatically added. | [types.ts:982](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L982) |
+| <a id="bindings"></a> `bindings?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`BindingDefinition`](#bindingdefinition)&gt; | Named binding definitions. Bindings can be queue-to-exchange or exchange-to-exchange. | [types.ts:988](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L988) |
+| <a id="consumers"></a> `consumers?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition)&gt; | Named consumer definitions. Each key requires a corresponding handler in the TypedAmqpWorker. The handler will be fully typed based on the message schema. | [types.ts:1002](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1002) |
+| <a id="exchanges"></a> `exchanges?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition)&gt; | Named exchange definitions. Each key becomes available as a named resource in the contract. | [types.ts:973](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L973) |
+| <a id="publishers"></a> `publishers?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`PublisherDefinition`](#publisherdefinition)&gt; | Named publisher definitions. Each key becomes a method on the TypedAmqpClient for publishing messages. The method will be fully typed based on the message schema. | [types.ts:995](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L995) |
+| <a id="queues"></a> `queues?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`QueueEntry`](#queueentry)&gt; | Named queue definitions. Each key becomes available as a named resource in the contract. When a queue has TTL-backoff retry configured, pass the `QueueWithTtlBackoffInfrastructure` object returned by `defineQueue`. The wait queue and bindings will be automatically added. | [types.ts:982](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L982) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -384,7 +384,7 @@ const contract: ContractDefinition = {
 type ContractDefinitionInput = Omit<ContractDefinition, "publishers" | "consumers"> & object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:1054](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1054)
+Defined in: [types.ts:1054](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1054)
 
 Contract definition input type with automatic extraction of event/command patterns.
 
@@ -396,8 +396,8 @@ definitions and generate bindings.
 
 | Name | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `consumers?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`ConsumerEntry`](#consumerentry)&gt; | Named consumer definitions. Can accept: - ConsumerDefinition from defineConsumer - EventConsumerResult from defineEventConsumer (binding auto-extracted) - CommandConsumerConfig from defineCommandConsumer (binding auto-extracted) | [types.ts:1072](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1072) |
-| `publishers?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`PublisherEntry`](#publisherentry)&gt; | Named publisher definitions. Can accept: - PublisherDefinition from definePublisher - EventPublisherConfig from defineEventPublisher (auto-extracted to publisher) | [types.ts:1062](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1062) |
+| `consumers?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`ConsumerEntry`](#consumerentry)&gt; | Named consumer definitions. Can accept: - ConsumerDefinition from defineConsumer - EventConsumerResult from defineEventConsumer (binding auto-extracted) - CommandConsumerConfig from defineCommandConsumer (binding auto-extracted) | [types.ts:1072](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1072) |
+| `publishers?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, [`PublisherEntry`](#publisherentry)&gt; | Named publisher definitions. Can accept: - PublisherDefinition from definePublisher - EventPublisherConfig from defineEventPublisher (auto-extracted to publisher) | [types.ts:1062](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1062) |
 
 #### Example
 
@@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ defineContract - Processes this input and returns a ContractDefinition
 type DeadLetterConfig = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:480](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L480)
+Defined in: [types.ts:480](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L480)
 
 Configuration for dead letter exchange (DLX) on a queue.
 
@@ -442,8 +442,8 @@ or storage.
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="exchange-2"></a> `exchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | The exchange to send dead-lettered messages to. This exchange must be declared in the contract. | [types.ts:485](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L485) |
-| <a id="routingkey-2"></a> `routingKey?` | `string` | Optional routing key to use when forwarding messages to the dead letter exchange. If not specified, the original message routing key is used. | [types.ts:491](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L491) |
+| <a id="exchange-2"></a> `exchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | The exchange to send dead-lettered messages to. This exchange must be declared in the contract. | [types.ts:485](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L485) |
+| <a id="routingkey-2"></a> `routingKey?` | `string` | Optional routing key to use when forwarding messages to the dead letter exchange. If not specified, the original message routing key is used. | [types.ts:491](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L491) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ type DefineQueueOptions =
   | ClassicQueueOptions;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:368](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L368)
+Defined in: [types.ts:368](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L368)
 
 Options for defining a queue. Uses a discriminated union based on the `type` property
 to enforce quorum queue constraints at compile time.
@@ -471,7 +471,7 @@ to enforce quorum queue constraints at compile time.
 type DefineQuorumQueueOptions = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:376](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L376)
+Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:376](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L376)
 
 Options for creating a quorum queue with quorum-native retry.
 
@@ -483,11 +483,11 @@ This simplified helper enforces the required configuration for quorum-native ret
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="arguments-1"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for advanced configuration. | [builder/queue.ts:403](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L403) |
-| <a id="autodelete-1"></a> `autoDelete?` | `boolean` | If true, the queue is deleted when the last consumer unsubscribes. **Default** `false` | [builder/queue.ts:398](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L398) |
-| <a id="deadletterexchange"></a> `deadLetterExchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | Dead letter configuration - required for retry support. Failed messages will be sent to this exchange. | [builder/queue.ts:381](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L381) |
-| <a id="deadletterroutingkey"></a> `deadLetterRoutingKey?` | `string` | Optional routing key for dead-lettered messages. | [builder/queue.ts:386](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L386) |
-| <a id="deliverylimit"></a> `deliveryLimit` | `number` | Maximum number of delivery attempts before dead-lettering. **Minimum** 1 | [builder/queue.ts:392](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L392) |
+| <a id="arguments-1"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for advanced configuration. | [builder/queue.ts:403](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L403) |
+| <a id="autodelete-1"></a> `autoDelete?` | `boolean` | If true, the queue is deleted when the last consumer unsubscribes. **Default** `false` | [builder/queue.ts:398](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L398) |
+| <a id="deadletterexchange"></a> `deadLetterExchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | Dead letter configuration - required for retry support. Failed messages will be sent to this exchange. | [builder/queue.ts:381](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L381) |
+| <a id="deadletterroutingkey"></a> `deadLetterRoutingKey?` | `string` | Optional routing key for dead-lettered messages. | [builder/queue.ts:386](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L386) |
+| <a id="deliverylimit"></a> `deliveryLimit` | `number` | Maximum number of delivery attempts before dead-lettering. **Minimum** 1 | [builder/queue.ts:392](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L392) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -497,7 +497,7 @@ This simplified helper enforces the required configuration for quorum-native ret
 type DefineTtlBackoffQueueOptions = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:478](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L478)
+Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:478](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L478)
 
 Options for creating a queue with TTL-backoff retry.
 
@@ -509,15 +509,15 @@ This simplified helper enforces the required configuration for TTL-backoff retry
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="arguments-2"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for advanced configuration. | [builder/queue.ts:529](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L529) |
-| <a id="autodelete-2"></a> `autoDelete?` | `boolean` | If true, the queue is deleted when the last consumer unsubscribes. **Default** `false` | [builder/queue.ts:524](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L524) |
-| <a id="backoffmultiplier"></a> `backoffMultiplier?` | `number` | Exponential backoff multiplier. **Default** `2` | [builder/queue.ts:512](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L512) |
-| <a id="deadletterexchange-1"></a> `deadLetterExchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | Dead letter exchange - required for TTL-backoff retry. Used for routing messages to the wait queue and back. | [builder/queue.ts:483](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L483) |
-| <a id="deadletterroutingkey-1"></a> `deadLetterRoutingKey?` | `string` | Optional routing key for dead-lettered messages. | [builder/queue.ts:488](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L488) |
-| <a id="initialdelayms"></a> `initialDelayMs?` | `number` | Initial delay in ms before first retry. **Default** `1000` | [builder/queue.ts:500](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L500) |
-| <a id="jitter"></a> `jitter?` | `boolean` | Add jitter to prevent thundering herd. **Default** `true` | [builder/queue.ts:518](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L518) |
-| <a id="maxdelayms"></a> `maxDelayMs?` | `number` | Maximum delay in ms between retries. **Default** `30000` | [builder/queue.ts:506](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L506) |
-| <a id="maxretries"></a> `maxRetries?` | `number` | Maximum retry attempts before sending to DLQ. **Default** `3` | [builder/queue.ts:494](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L494) |
+| <a id="arguments-2"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for advanced configuration. | [builder/queue.ts:529](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L529) |
+| <a id="autodelete-2"></a> `autoDelete?` | `boolean` | If true, the queue is deleted when the last consumer unsubscribes. **Default** `false` | [builder/queue.ts:524](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L524) |
+| <a id="backoffmultiplier"></a> `backoffMultiplier?` | `number` | Exponential backoff multiplier. **Default** `2` | [builder/queue.ts:512](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L512) |
+| <a id="deadletterexchange-1"></a> `deadLetterExchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | Dead letter exchange - required for TTL-backoff retry. Used for routing messages to the wait queue and back. | [builder/queue.ts:483](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L483) |
+| <a id="deadletterroutingkey-1"></a> `deadLetterRoutingKey?` | `string` | Optional routing key for dead-lettered messages. | [builder/queue.ts:488](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L488) |
+| <a id="initialdelayms"></a> `initialDelayMs?` | `number` | Initial delay in ms before first retry. **Default** `1000` | [builder/queue.ts:500](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L500) |
+| <a id="jitter"></a> `jitter?` | `boolean` | Add jitter to prevent thundering herd. **Default** `true` | [builder/queue.ts:518](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L518) |
+| <a id="maxdelayms"></a> `maxDelayMs?` | `number` | Maximum delay in ms between retries. **Default** `30000` | [builder/queue.ts:506](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L506) |
+| <a id="maxretries"></a> `maxRetries?` | `number` | Maximum retry attempts before sending to DLQ. **Default** `3` | [builder/queue.ts:494](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L494) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ This simplified helper enforces the required configuration for TTL-backoff retry
 type DirectExchangeDefinition = BaseExchangeDefinition & object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:438](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L438)
+Defined in: [types.ts:438](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L438)
 
 A direct exchange definition.
 
@@ -538,7 +538,7 @@ This is ideal for point-to-point messaging where each message should go to speci
 
 | Name | Type | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `type` | `"direct"` | [types.ts:439](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L439) |
+| `type` | `"direct"` | [types.ts:439](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L439) |
 
 #### Example
 
@@ -556,7 +556,7 @@ const tasksExchange: DirectExchangeDefinition = defineExchange('tasks', 'direct'
 type EventConsumerResult<TMessage> = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/event.ts:52](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L52)
+Defined in: [builder/event.ts:52](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L52)
 
 Result from defineEventConsumer.
 
@@ -574,9 +574,9 @@ will be automatically extracted.
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="__brand-2"></a> `__brand` | `"EventConsumerResult"` | Discriminator to identify this as an event consumer result | [builder/event.ts:54](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L54) |
-| <a id="binding-2"></a> `binding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | The binding connecting the queue to the exchange | [builder/event.ts:58](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L58) |
-| <a id="consumer-2"></a> `consumer` | [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition)&lt;`TMessage`&gt; | The consumer definition for processing messages | [builder/event.ts:56](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L56) |
+| <a id="__brand-2"></a> `__brand` | `"EventConsumerResult"` | Discriminator to identify this as an event consumer result | [builder/event.ts:54](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L54) |
+| <a id="binding-2"></a> `binding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | The binding connecting the queue to the exchange | [builder/event.ts:58](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L58) |
+| <a id="consumer-2"></a> `consumer` | [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition)&lt;`TMessage`&gt; | The consumer definition for processing messages | [builder/event.ts:56](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L56) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -586,7 +586,7 @@ will be automatically extracted.
 type EventConsumerResultBase = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:929](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L929)
+Defined in: [types.ts:929](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L929)
 
 Base type for event consumer result.
 
@@ -601,9 +601,9 @@ defineEventConsumer for creating event consumers
 
 | Property | Type | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="__brand-3"></a> `__brand` | `"EventConsumerResult"` | [types.ts:930](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L930) |
-| <a id="binding-3"></a> `binding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | [types.ts:932](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L932) |
-| <a id="consumer-3"></a> `consumer` | [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition) | [types.ts:931](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L931) |
+| <a id="__brand-3"></a> `__brand` | `"EventConsumerResult"` | [types.ts:930](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L930) |
+| <a id="binding-3"></a> `binding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | [types.ts:932](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L932) |
+| <a id="consumer-3"></a> `consumer` | [`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition) | [types.ts:931](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L931) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -613,7 +613,7 @@ defineEventConsumer for creating event consumers
 type EventPublisherConfig<TMessage, TExchange, TRoutingKey> = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/event.ts:26](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L26)
+Defined in: [builder/event.ts:26](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L26)
 
 Configuration for an event publisher.
 
@@ -633,11 +633,11 @@ publishers broadcast events and consumers subscribe to receive them.
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="__brand-4"></a> `__brand` | `"EventPublisherConfig"` | Discriminator to identify this as an event publisher config | [builder/event.ts:32](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L32) |
-| <a id="arguments-3"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments | [builder/event.ts:40](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L40) |
-| <a id="exchange-3"></a> `exchange` | `TExchange` | The exchange to publish to | [builder/event.ts:34](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L34) |
-| <a id="message-3"></a> `message` | `TMessage` | The message definition | [builder/event.ts:36](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L36) |
-| <a id="routingkey-3"></a> `routingKey` | `TRoutingKey` | The routing key for direct/topic exchanges | [builder/event.ts:38](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L38) |
+| <a id="__brand-4"></a> `__brand` | `"EventPublisherConfig"` | Discriminator to identify this as an event publisher config | [builder/event.ts:32](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L32) |
+| <a id="arguments-3"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments | [builder/event.ts:40](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L40) |
+| <a id="exchange-3"></a> `exchange` | `TExchange` | The exchange to publish to | [builder/event.ts:34](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L34) |
+| <a id="message-3"></a> `message` | `TMessage` | The message definition | [builder/event.ts:36](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L36) |
+| <a id="routingkey-3"></a> `routingKey` | `TRoutingKey` | The routing key for direct/topic exchanges | [builder/event.ts:38](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L38) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -647,7 +647,7 @@ publishers broadcast events and consumers subscribe to receive them.
 type EventPublisherConfigBase = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:896](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L896)
+Defined in: [types.ts:896](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L896)
 
 Base type for event publisher configuration.
 
@@ -662,11 +662,11 @@ defineEventPublisher for creating event publishers
 
 | Property | Type | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="__brand-5"></a> `__brand` | `"EventPublisherConfig"` | [types.ts:897](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L897) |
-| <a id="arguments-4"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | [types.ts:901](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L901) |
-| <a id="exchange-4"></a> `exchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | [types.ts:898](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L898) |
-| <a id="message-4"></a> `message` | [`MessageDefinition`](#messagedefinition) | [types.ts:899](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L899) |
-| <a id="routingkey-4"></a> `routingKey` | `string` \| `undefined` | [types.ts:900](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L900) |
+| <a id="__brand-5"></a> `__brand` | `"EventPublisherConfig"` | [types.ts:897](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L897) |
+| <a id="arguments-4"></a> `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | [types.ts:901](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L901) |
+| <a id="exchange-4"></a> `exchange` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | [types.ts:898](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L898) |
+| <a id="message-4"></a> `message` | [`MessageDefinition`](#messagedefinition) | [types.ts:899](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L899) |
+| <a id="routingkey-4"></a> `routingKey` | `string` \| `undefined` | [types.ts:900](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L900) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -685,7 +685,7 @@ type ExchangeBindingDefinition = object &
 };
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:779](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L779)
+Defined in: [types.ts:779](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L779)
 
 Binding between two exchanges (exchange-to-exchange routing).
 
@@ -696,9 +696,9 @@ This allows for more complex routing topologies.
 
 | Name | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for the binding. | [types.ts:789](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L789) |
-| `destination` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | The destination exchange that will receive forwarded messages | [types.ts:784](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L784) |
-| `type` | `"exchange"` | Discriminator indicating this is an exchange-to-exchange binding | [types.ts:781](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L781) |
+| `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for the binding. | [types.ts:789](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L789) |
+| `destination` | [`ExchangeDefinition`](#exchangedefinition) | The destination exchange that will receive forwarded messages | [types.ts:784](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L784) |
+| `type` | `"exchange"` | Discriminator indicating this is an exchange-to-exchange binding | [types.ts:781](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L781) |
 
 #### Example
 
@@ -723,7 +723,7 @@ type ExchangeDefinition =
   | TopicExchangeDefinition;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:468](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L468)
+Defined in: [types.ts:468](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L468)
 
 Union type of all exchange definitions.
 
@@ -737,7 +737,7 @@ Represents any type of AMQP exchange: fanout, direct, or topic.
 type FanoutExchangeDefinition = BaseExchangeDefinition & object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:421](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L421)
+Defined in: [types.ts:421](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L421)
 
 A fanout exchange definition.
 
@@ -748,7 +748,7 @@ This is the simplest exchange type for pub/sub messaging patterns.
 
 | Name | Type | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `type` | `"fanout"` | [types.ts:422](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L422) |
+| `type` | `"fanout"` | [types.ts:422](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L422) |
 
 #### Example
 
@@ -766,7 +766,7 @@ const logsExchange: FanoutExchangeDefinition = defineExchange('logs', 'fanout',
 type InferConsumerNames<TContract> = TContract["consumers"] extends Record<string, unknown> ? keyof TContract["consumers"] : never;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:1108](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1108)
+Defined in: [types.ts:1108](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1108)
 
 Extract consumer names from a contract.
 
@@ -777,7 +777,7 @@ It's used internally for type inference in the TypedAmqpWorker.
 
 | Type Parameter | Description |
 | ------ | ------ |
-| `TContract` *extends* [`ContractDefinition`](#contractdefinition) | The contract definition |
+| `TContract` *extends* [`ContractDefinitionInput`](#contractdefinitioninput) | The contract definition |
 
 #### Returns
 
@@ -798,7 +798,7 @@ type ConsumerNames = InferConsumerNames<typeof myContract>;
 type InferPublisherNames<TContract> = TContract["publishers"] extends Record<string, unknown> ? keyof TContract["publishers"] : never;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:1090](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1090)
+Defined in: [types.ts:1090](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1090)
 
 Extract publisher names from a contract.
 
@@ -809,7 +809,7 @@ It's used internally for type inference in the TypedAmqpClient.
 
 | Type Parameter | Description |
 | ------ | ------ |
-| `TContract` *extends* [`ContractDefinition`](#contractdefinition) | The contract definition |
+| `TContract` *extends* [`ContractDefinitionInput`](#contractdefinitioninput) | The contract definition |
 
 #### Returns
 
@@ -830,7 +830,7 @@ type PublisherNames = InferPublisherNames<typeof myContract>;
 type MatchingRoutingKey<Pattern, Key> = RoutingKey<Key> extends never ? never : BindingPattern<Pattern> extends never ? never : MatchesPattern<Key, Pattern> extends true ? Key : never;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/routing-types.ts:114](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/routing-types.ts#L114)
+Defined in: [builder/routing-types.ts:114](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/routing-types.ts#L114)
 
 Validate that a routing key matches a binding pattern.
 
@@ -862,7 +862,7 @@ type InvalidKey = MatchingRoutingKey<"order.*", "user.created">; // never
 type MessageDefinition<TPayload, THeaders> = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:695](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L695)
+Defined in: [types.ts:695](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L695)
 
 Definition of a message with typed payload and optional headers.
 
@@ -877,10 +877,10 @@ Definition of a message with typed payload and optional headers.
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="description"></a> `description?` | `string` | Detailed description of the message for documentation purposes. Used in AsyncAPI specification generation. | [types.ts:721](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L721) |
-| <a id="headers"></a> `headers?` | `THeaders` | Optional headers schema for validating message metadata. Must be a Standard Schema v1 compatible schema. | [types.ts:709](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L709) |
-| <a id="payload"></a> `payload` | `TPayload` | The payload schema for validating message content. Must be a Standard Schema v1 compatible schema (Zod, Valibot, ArkType, etc.). | [types.ts:703](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L703) |
-| <a id="summary"></a> `summary?` | `string` | Brief description of the message for documentation purposes. Used in AsyncAPI specification generation. | [types.ts:715](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L715) |
+| <a id="description"></a> `description?` | `string` | Detailed description of the message for documentation purposes. Used in AsyncAPI specification generation. | [types.ts:721](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L721) |
+| <a id="headers"></a> `headers?` | `THeaders` | Optional headers schema for validating message metadata. Must be a Standard Schema v1 compatible schema. | [types.ts:709](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L709) |
+| <a id="payload"></a> `payload` | `TPayload` | The payload schema for validating message content. Must be a Standard Schema v1 compatible schema (Zod, Valibot, ArkType, etc.). | [types.ts:703](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L703) |
+| <a id="summary"></a> `summary?` | `string` | Brief description of the message for documentation purposes. Used in AsyncAPI specification generation. | [types.ts:715](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L715) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -899,7 +899,7 @@ type PublisherDefinition<TMessage> = object &
 };
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:837](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L837)
+Defined in: [types.ts:837](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L837)
 
 Definition of a message publisher.
 
@@ -913,7 +913,7 @@ algorithm when calling the publish method.
 
 | Name | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `message` | `TMessage` | The message definition including the payload schema | [types.ts:839](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L839) |
+| `message` | `TMessage` | The message definition including the payload schema | [types.ts:839](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L839) |
 
 #### Type Parameters
 
@@ -941,7 +941,7 @@ type PublisherEntry =
   | EventPublisherConfigBase;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:1012](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1012)
+Defined in: [types.ts:1012](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L1012)
 
 Publisher entry that can be passed to defineContract's publishers section.
 
@@ -966,7 +966,7 @@ type QueueBindingDefinition = object &
 };
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:731](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L731)
+Defined in: [types.ts:731](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L731)
 
 Binding between a queue and an exchange.
 
@@ -978,9 +978,9 @@ For fanout exchanges, no routing key is needed as all messages are broadcast.
 
 | Name | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for the binding. Can be used for advanced routing scenarios with the headers exchange type. | [types.ts:742](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L742) |
-| `queue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The queue that will receive messages | [types.ts:736](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L736) |
-| `type` | `"queue"` | Discriminator indicating this is a queue-to-exchange binding | [types.ts:733](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L733) |
+| `arguments?` | `Record`&lt;`string`, `unknown`&gt; | Additional AMQP arguments for the binding. Can be used for advanced routing scenarios with the headers exchange type. | [types.ts:742](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L742) |
+| `queue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The queue that will receive messages | [types.ts:736](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L736) |
+| `type` | `"queue"` | Discriminator indicating this is a queue-to-exchange binding | [types.ts:733](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L733) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -992,7 +992,7 @@ type QueueDefinition =
   | ClassicQueueDefinition;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:629](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L629)
+Defined in: [types.ts:629](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L629)
 
 Definition of an AMQP queue.
 
@@ -1012,7 +1012,7 @@ type QueueEntry =
   | QueueWithTtlBackoffInfrastructure;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:687](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L687)
+Defined in: [types.ts:687](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L687)
 
 A queue entry that can be passed to `defineContract`.
 
@@ -1026,7 +1026,7 @@ Can be either a plain queue definition or a queue with TTL-backoff infrastructur
 type QueueType = "quorum" | "classic";
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:163](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L163)
+Defined in: [types.ts:163](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L163)
 
 Supported queue types in RabbitMQ.
 
@@ -1065,7 +1065,7 @@ const tempQueue = defineQueue('temp-queue', {
 type QueueWithTtlBackoffInfrastructure = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:654](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L654)
+Defined in: [types.ts:654](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L654)
 
 A queue with automatically generated TTL-backoff retry infrastructure.
 
@@ -1094,10 +1094,10 @@ const contract = defineContract({
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="mainqueueretrybinding"></a> `mainQueueRetryBinding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | Binding that routes retried messages back to the main queue. | [types.ts:679](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L679) |
-| <a id="queue-1"></a> `queue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The main queue definition. | [types.ts:664](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L664) |
-| <a id="waitqueue"></a> `waitQueue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The wait queue for holding messages during backoff delay. | [types.ts:669](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L669) |
-| <a id="waitqueuebinding"></a> `waitQueueBinding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | Binding that routes failed messages to the wait queue. | [types.ts:674](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L674) |
+| <a id="mainqueueretrybinding"></a> `mainQueueRetryBinding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | Binding that routes retried messages back to the main queue. | [types.ts:679](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L679) |
+| <a id="queue-1"></a> `queue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The main queue definition. | [types.ts:664](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L664) |
+| <a id="waitqueue"></a> `waitQueue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The wait queue for holding messages during backoff delay. | [types.ts:669](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L669) |
+| <a id="waitqueuebinding"></a> `waitQueueBinding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | Binding that routes failed messages to the wait queue. | [types.ts:674](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L674) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -1107,7 +1107,7 @@ const contract = defineContract({
 type QuorumNativeRetryOptions = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:72](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L72)
+Defined in: [types.ts:72](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L72)
 
 Quorum-Native retry options using RabbitMQ's native delivery limit feature.
 
@@ -1127,7 +1127,7 @@ https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/quorum-queues#poison-message-handling
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="mode"></a> `mode` | `"quorum-native"` | Quorum-Native mode uses RabbitMQ's native delivery limit feature. Requires the queue to be a quorum queue with `deliveryLimit` configured. | [types.ts:77](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L77) |
+| <a id="mode"></a> `mode` | `"quorum-native"` | Quorum-Native mode uses RabbitMQ's native delivery limit feature. Requires the queue to be a quorum queue with `deliveryLimit` configured. | [types.ts:77](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L77) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -1137,7 +1137,7 @@ https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/quorum-queues#poison-message-handling
 type QuorumQueueDefinition = BaseQueueDefinition & object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:542](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L542)
+Defined in: [types.ts:542](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L542)
 
 Definition of a quorum queue.
 
@@ -1148,11 +1148,11 @@ They support native retry handling via `deliveryLimit` and both TTL-backoff and
 
 | Name | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `deliveryLimit?` | `number` | Maximum number of delivery attempts before the message is dead-lettered. This is a quorum queue-specific feature. When a message is rejected (nacked) and requeued, RabbitMQ increments the `x-delivery-count` header. When this count reaches the delivery limit, the message is automatically dead-lettered (if DLX is configured) or dropped. **Minimum** 1 - Must be a positive integer (1 or greater) **See** https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/quorum-queues#poison-message-handling | [types.ts:572](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L572) |
-| `exclusive?` | `never` | Quorum queues do not support exclusive mode. Use type: 'classic' if you need exclusive queues. | [types.ts:552](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L552) |
-| `maxPriority?` | `never` | Quorum queues do not support priority queues. Use type: 'classic' if you need priority queues. | [types.ts:558](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L558) |
-| `retry` | [`ResolvedRetryOptions`](#resolvedretryoptions) | Retry configuration for handling failed message processing. Quorum queues support both: - `ttl-backoff`: Uses wait queues with exponential backoff (default) - `quorum-native`: Uses RabbitMQ's native delivery limit feature When the queue is created, defaults are applied for TTL-backoff options. | [types.ts:583](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L583) |
-| `type` | `"quorum"` | Queue type discriminator: quorum queue. | [types.ts:546](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L546) |
+| `deliveryLimit?` | `number` | Maximum number of delivery attempts before the message is dead-lettered. This is a quorum queue-specific feature. When a message is rejected (nacked) and requeued, RabbitMQ increments the `x-delivery-count` header. When this count reaches the delivery limit, the message is automatically dead-lettered (if DLX is configured) or dropped. **Minimum** 1 - Must be a positive integer (1 or greater) **See** https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/quorum-queues#poison-message-handling | [types.ts:572](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L572) |
+| `exclusive?` | `never` | Quorum queues do not support exclusive mode. Use type: 'classic' if you need exclusive queues. | [types.ts:552](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L552) |
+| `maxPriority?` | `never` | Quorum queues do not support priority queues. Use type: 'classic' if you need priority queues. | [types.ts:558](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L558) |
+| `retry` | [`ResolvedRetryOptions`](#resolvedretryoptions) | Retry configuration for handling failed message processing. Quorum queues support both: - `ttl-backoff`: Uses wait queues with exponential backoff (default) - `quorum-native`: Uses RabbitMQ's native delivery limit feature When the queue is created, defaults are applied for TTL-backoff options. | [types.ts:583](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L583) |
+| `type` | `"quorum"` | Queue type discriminator: quorum queue. | [types.ts:546](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L546) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -1162,7 +1162,7 @@ They support native retry handling via `deliveryLimit` and both TTL-backoff and
 type QuorumQueueOptions = BaseQueueOptions & object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:214](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L214)
+Defined in: [types.ts:214](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L214)
 
 Options for creating a quorum queue.
 
@@ -1179,11 +1179,11 @@ Quorum queues provide native retry support via `deliveryLimit`:
 
 | Name | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `deliveryLimit?` | `number` | Maximum number of delivery attempts before the message is dead-lettered. When a message is rejected (nacked) and requeued, RabbitMQ increments the `x-delivery-count` header. When this count reaches the delivery limit, the message is automatically dead-lettered (if DLX is configured) or dropped. This is a quorum queue-specific feature that provides native retry handling without the complexity of TTL-based wait queues. **Benefits over TTL-based retry:** - Simpler architecture (no wait queues needed) - No head-of-queue blocking issues (TTL only works at queue head) - Native RabbitMQ feature with atomic guarantees **Minimum** 1 - Must be a positive integer (1 or greater) **See** https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/quorum-queues#poison-message-handling **Example** `const orderQueue = defineQueue('order-processing', { type: 'quorum', deliveryLimit: 5, // Allow up to 5 delivery attempts deadLetter: { exchange: dlx, routingKey: 'order.failed', }, });` | [types.ts:263](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L263) |
-| `exclusive?` | `never` | Quorum queues do not support exclusive mode. Use type: 'classic' if you need exclusive queues. | [types.ts:224](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L224) |
-| `maxPriority?` | `never` | Quorum queues do not support priority queues. Use type: 'classic' if you need priority queues. | [types.ts:230](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L230) |
-| `retry?` | \| [`TtlBackoffRetryOptions`](#ttlbackoffretryoptions) \| [`QuorumNativeRetryOptions`](#quorumnativeretryoptions) | Retry configuration for handling failed message processing. Determines how the worker handles retries for consumers using this queue: - `"ttl-backoff"` (default): Uses wait queues with exponential backoff - `"quorum-native"`: Uses RabbitMQ's native delivery limit feature When using `"ttl-backoff"` mode, the core package will automatically create a wait queue (`{queueName}-wait`) and the necessary bindings. **Example** `// TTL-backoff mode with custom options const orderQueue = defineQueue('order-processing', { type: 'quorum', deadLetter: { exchange: dlx }, retry: { mode: 'ttl-backoff', maxRetries: 5, initialDelayMs: 1000, maxDelayMs: 30000, }, }); // Quorum-native mode const orderQueue = defineQueue('order-processing', { type: 'quorum', deliveryLimit: 5, deadLetter: { exchange: dlx }, retry: { mode: 'quorum-native' }, });` | [types.ts:298](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L298) |
-| `type?` | `"quorum"` | Queue type: quorum (default, recommended) | [types.ts:218](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L218) |
+| `deliveryLimit?` | `number` | Maximum number of delivery attempts before the message is dead-lettered. When a message is rejected (nacked) and requeued, RabbitMQ increments the `x-delivery-count` header. When this count reaches the delivery limit, the message is automatically dead-lettered (if DLX is configured) or dropped. This is a quorum queue-specific feature that provides native retry handling without the complexity of TTL-based wait queues. **Benefits over TTL-based retry:** - Simpler architecture (no wait queues needed) - No head-of-queue blocking issues (TTL only works at queue head) - Native RabbitMQ feature with atomic guarantees **Minimum** 1 - Must be a positive integer (1 or greater) **See** https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/quorum-queues#poison-message-handling **Example** `const orderQueue = defineQueue('order-processing', { type: 'quorum', deliveryLimit: 5, // Allow up to 5 delivery attempts deadLetter: { exchange: dlx, routingKey: 'order.failed', }, });` | [types.ts:263](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L263) |
+| `exclusive?` | `never` | Quorum queues do not support exclusive mode. Use type: 'classic' if you need exclusive queues. | [types.ts:224](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L224) |
+| `maxPriority?` | `never` | Quorum queues do not support priority queues. Use type: 'classic' if you need priority queues. | [types.ts:230](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L230) |
+| `retry?` | \| [`TtlBackoffRetryOptions`](#ttlbackoffretryoptions) \| [`QuorumNativeRetryOptions`](#quorumnativeretryoptions) | Retry configuration for handling failed message processing. Determines how the worker handles retries for consumers using this queue: - `"ttl-backoff"` (default): Uses wait queues with exponential backoff - `"quorum-native"`: Uses RabbitMQ's native delivery limit feature When using `"ttl-backoff"` mode, the core package will automatically create a wait queue (`{queueName}-wait`) and the necessary bindings. **Example** `// TTL-backoff mode with custom options const orderQueue = defineQueue('order-processing', { type: 'quorum', deadLetter: { exchange: dlx }, retry: { mode: 'ttl-backoff', maxRetries: 5, initialDelayMs: 1000, maxDelayMs: 30000, }, }); // Quorum-native mode const orderQueue = defineQueue('order-processing', { type: 'quorum', deliveryLimit: 5, deadLetter: { exchange: dlx }, retry: { mode: 'quorum-native' }, });` | [types.ts:298](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L298) |
+| `type?` | `"quorum"` | Queue type: quorum (default, recommended) | [types.ts:218](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L218) |
 
 #### Example
 
@@ -1205,7 +1205,7 @@ type ResolvedRetryOptions =
   | QuorumNativeRetryOptions;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:104](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L104)
+Defined in: [types.ts:104](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L104)
 
 Resolved retry configuration stored in queue definitions.
 
@@ -1221,7 +1221,7 @@ This is a discriminated union based on the `mode` field:
 type RoutingKey<S> = S extends "" ? never : S extends `${string}*${string}` | `${string}#${string}` ? never : S;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/routing-types.ts:25](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/routing-types.ts#L25)
+Defined in: [builder/routing-types.ts:25](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/routing-types.ts#L25)
 
 Type-safe routing key that validates basic format.
 
@@ -1255,7 +1255,7 @@ type Invalid2 = RoutingKey<"">; // never (empty string)
 type TopicExchangeDefinition = BaseExchangeDefinition & object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:459](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L459)
+Defined in: [types.ts:459](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L459)
 
 A topic exchange definition.
 
@@ -1269,7 +1269,7 @@ Words are separated by dots (e.g., `order.created.high-value`).
 
 | Name | Type | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| `type` | `"topic"` | [types.ts:460](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L460) |
+| `type` | `"topic"` | [types.ts:460](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L460) |
 
 #### Example
 
@@ -1288,7 +1288,7 @@ const ordersExchange: TopicExchangeDefinition = defineExchange('orders', 'topic'
 type TtlBackoffRetryInfrastructure = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:10](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L10)
+Defined in: [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:10](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L10)
 
 Result type for TTL-backoff retry infrastructure builder.
 
@@ -1298,9 +1298,9 @@ Contains the wait queue and bindings needed for TTL-backoff retry.
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="mainqueueretrybinding-1"></a> `mainQueueRetryBinding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | Binding that routes retried messages back to the main queue. | [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:23](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L23) |
-| <a id="waitqueue-1"></a> `waitQueue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The wait queue for holding messages during backoff delay. This is a classic queue with a dead letter exchange pointing back to the main queue. | [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:15](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L15) |
-| <a id="waitqueuebinding-1"></a> `waitQueueBinding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | Binding that routes failed messages to the wait queue. | [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:19](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L19) |
+| <a id="mainqueueretrybinding-1"></a> `mainQueueRetryBinding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | Binding that routes retried messages back to the main queue. | [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:23](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L23) |
+| <a id="waitqueue-1"></a> `waitQueue` | [`QueueDefinition`](#queuedefinition) | The wait queue for holding messages during backoff delay. This is a classic queue with a dead letter exchange pointing back to the main queue. | [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:15](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L15) |
+| <a id="waitqueuebinding-1"></a> `waitQueueBinding` | [`QueueBindingDefinition`](#queuebindingdefinition) | Binding that routes failed messages to the wait queue. | [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:19](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L19) |
 
 ***
 
@@ -1310,7 +1310,7 @@ Contains the wait queue and bindings needed for TTL-backoff retry.
 type TtlBackoffRetryOptions = object;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [types.ts:27](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L27)
+Defined in: [types.ts:27](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L27)
 
 TTL-Backoff retry options for exponential backoff with configurable delays.
 
@@ -1324,12 +1324,12 @@ per-message TTL, then dead-lettered back to the main queue after the TTL expires
 
 | Property | Type | Description | Defined in |
 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
-| <a id="backoffmultiplier-1"></a> `backoffMultiplier?` | `number` | Exponential backoff multiplier. **Default** `2` | [types.ts:51](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L51) |
-| <a id="initialdelayms-1"></a> `initialDelayMs?` | `number` | Initial delay in ms before first retry. **Default** `1000` | [types.ts:41](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L41) |
-| <a id="jitter-1"></a> `jitter?` | `boolean` | Add jitter to prevent thundering herd. **Default** `true` | [types.ts:56](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L56) |
-| <a id="maxdelayms-1"></a> `maxDelayMs?` | `number` | Maximum delay in ms between retries. **Default** `30000` | [types.ts:46](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L46) |
-| <a id="maxretries-1"></a> `maxRetries?` | `number` | Maximum retry attempts before sending to DLQ. **Default** `3` | [types.ts:36](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L36) |
-| <a id="mode-1"></a> `mode` | `"ttl-backoff"` | TTL-Backoff mode uses wait queues with per-message TTL for exponential backoff. | [types.ts:31](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L31) |
+| <a id="backoffmultiplier-1"></a> `backoffMultiplier?` | `number` | Exponential backoff multiplier. **Default** `2` | [types.ts:51](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L51) |
+| <a id="initialdelayms-1"></a> `initialDelayMs?` | `number` | Initial delay in ms before first retry. **Default** `1000` | [types.ts:41](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L41) |
+| <a id="jitter-1"></a> `jitter?` | `boolean` | Add jitter to prevent thundering herd. **Default** `true` | [types.ts:56](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L56) |
+| <a id="maxdelayms-1"></a> `maxDelayMs?` | `number` | Maximum delay in ms between retries. **Default** `30000` | [types.ts:46](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L46) |
+| <a id="maxretries-1"></a> `maxRetries?` | `number` | Maximum retry attempts before sending to DLQ. **Default** `3` | [types.ts:36](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L36) |
+| <a id="mode-1"></a> `mode` | `"ttl-backoff"` | TTL-Backoff mode uses wait queues with per-message TTL for exponential backoff. | [types.ts:31](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/types.ts#L31) |
 
 ## Functions
 
@@ -1342,7 +1342,7 @@ function defineConsumer<TMessage>(
    options?): ConsumerDefinition<TMessage>;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/consumer.ts:62](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/consumer.ts#L62)
+Defined in: [builder/consumer.ts:121](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/consumer.ts#L121)
 
 Define a message consumer.
 
@@ -1427,7 +1427,7 @@ const processOrderConsumer = defineConsumer(orderQueue, orderMessage);
 function defineContract<TContract>(definition): TContract;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/contract.ts:90](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/contract.ts#L90)
+Defined in: [builder/contract.ts:91](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/contract.ts#L91)
 
 Define an AMQP contract.
 
@@ -1516,7 +1516,7 @@ export const contract = defineContract({
 function defineMessage<TPayload, THeaders>(payload, options?): MessageDefinition<TPayload, THeaders>;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/message.ts:39](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/message.ts#L39)
+Defined in: [builder/message.ts:39](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/message.ts#L39)
 
 Define a message definition with payload and optional headers/metadata.
 
@@ -1579,7 +1579,7 @@ function defineQueue(name, options?):
   | QueueWithTtlBackoffInfrastructure;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:244](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L244)
+Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:244](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L244)
 
 Define an AMQP queue.
 
@@ -1654,7 +1654,7 @@ const orderQueue = defineQueue('order-processing', {
 function defineQuorumQueue(name, options): QuorumQueueDefinition;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:442](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L442)
+Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:442](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L442)
 
 Create a quorum queue with quorum-native retry.
 
@@ -1711,7 +1711,7 @@ const contract = defineContract({
 function defineTtlBackoffQueue(name, options): QueueWithTtlBackoffInfrastructure;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:580](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L580)
+Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:580](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L580)
 
 Create a queue with TTL-backoff retry (exponential backoff).
 
@@ -1780,7 +1780,7 @@ const queueName = extractQueue(orderQueue).name;
 function defineTtlBackoffRetryInfrastructure(queueEntry, options?): TtlBackoffRetryInfrastructure;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:76](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L76)
+Defined in: [builder/ttl-backoff.ts:76](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/ttl-backoff.ts#L76)
 
 Create TTL-backoff retry infrastructure for a queue.
 
@@ -1846,13 +1846,62 @@ const contract = defineContract({
 
 ***
 
+### extractConsumer()
+
+```ts
+function extractConsumer(entry): ConsumerDefinition;
+```
+
+Defined in: [builder/consumer.ts:55](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/consumer.ts#L55)
+
+Extract the ConsumerDefinition from any ConsumerEntry type.
+
+Handles the following entry types:
+- ConsumerDefinition: returned as-is
+- EventConsumerResult: returns the nested `.consumer` property
+- CommandConsumerConfig: returns the nested `.consumer` property
+
+Use this function when you need to access the underlying ConsumerDefinition
+from a consumer entry that may have been created with defineEventConsumer
+or defineCommandConsumer.
+
+#### Parameters
+
+| Parameter | Type | Description |
+| ------ | ------ | ------ |
+| `entry` | [`ConsumerEntry`](#consumerentry) | The consumer entry to extract from |
+
+#### Returns
+
+[`ConsumerDefinition`](#consumerdefinition)
+
+The underlying ConsumerDefinition
+
+#### Example
+
+```typescript
+// Works with plain ConsumerDefinition
+const consumer1 = defineConsumer(queue, message);
+extractConsumer(consumer1).queue.name; // "my-queue"
+
+// Works with EventConsumerResult
+const consumer2 = defineEventConsumer(eventPublisher, queue);
+extractConsumer(consumer2).queue.name; // "my-queue"
+
+// Works with CommandConsumerConfig
+const consumer3 = defineCommandConsumer(queue, exchange, message, { routingKey: "cmd" });
+extractConsumer(consumer3).queue.name; // "my-queue"
+```
+
+***
+
 ### extractQueue()
 
 ```ts
 function extractQueue(entry): QueueDefinition;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:126](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L126)
+Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:126](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L126)
 
 Extract the plain QueueDefinition from a QueueEntry.
 
@@ -1921,7 +1970,7 @@ console.log(queueDef.deadLetter); // { exchange: dlx, ... }
 function isCommandConsumerConfig(value): value is CommandConsumerConfig<MessageDefinition, ExchangeDefinition, string | undefined>;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/command.ts:279](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L279)
+Defined in: [builder/command.ts:279](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/command.ts#L279)
 
 Type guard to check if a value is a CommandConsumerConfig.
 
@@ -1945,7 +1994,7 @@ True if the value is a CommandConsumerConfig
 function isEventConsumerResult(value): value is EventConsumerResult<MessageDefinition>;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/event.ts:338](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L338)
+Defined in: [builder/event.ts:338](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L338)
 
 Type guard to check if a value is an EventConsumerResult.
 
@@ -1969,7 +2018,7 @@ True if the value is an EventConsumerResult
 function isEventPublisherConfig(value): value is EventPublisherConfig<MessageDefinition, ExchangeDefinition, string | undefined>;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/event.ts:321](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L321)
+Defined in: [builder/event.ts:321](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/event.ts#L321)
 
 Type guard to check if a value is an EventPublisherConfig.
 
@@ -1993,7 +2042,7 @@ True if the value is an EventPublisherConfig
 function isQueueWithTtlBackoffInfrastructure(entry): entry is QueueWithTtlBackoffInfrastructure;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:67](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/69a6467d137997be809af2ea5c4332c378579b49/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L67)
+Defined in: [builder/queue.ts:67](https://github.com/btravers/amqp-contract/blob/d132d062ebeaa9cc84db5471805355a29e3a50dc/packages/contract/src/builder/queue.ts#L67)
 
 Type guard to check if a queue entry is a QueueWithTtlBackoffInfrastructure.