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boxlang-async-programming

Create and compose asynchronous tasks in BoxLang with futures and pipelines.

Updated May 6, 2026
Search Tags:#concurrency#async#threading#scheduled#future#lock
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sosensible/buck --skill boxlang-async-programming-sosensible
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: boxlang-async-programming
Source: https://github.com/sosensible/buck/tree/main/.agents/skills/boxlang-async-programming
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sosensible/buck --skill boxlang-async-programming-sosensible

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the development of asynchronous and concurrent workflows in BoxLang, enabling efficient handling of I/O and CPU-bound tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Async Function Creation: Easily create futures and run functions asynchronously using futureNew() and asyncRun().
  • Task Composition: Chain and combine async tasks with then, thenAsync, onError, and combine multiple results with asyncAll or race results with asyncAny.
  • Use Case: Automate fetching multiple APIs concurrently and handle results or errors creatively, for example, retrieving user data from multiple sources in parallel.
  • Scheduled & Thread Control: Register scheduled tasks, manage custom threads, and implement distributed locking with bx:lock for safe concurrent operations.

Quick Start

Use this skill to perform concurrent data fetching, handle errors gracefully, or run scheduled maintenance tasks efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions about boxlang-async-programming

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run concurrent API calls in BoxLang?▼

You can handle asynchronous errors in BoxLang by attaching an `onError` callback to your futures, which catches exceptions during task execution and allows you to manage failures gracefully without crashing the pipeline.

How do I handle asynchronous errors in BoxLang pipelines?▼

You can handle asynchronous errors in BoxLang by attaching an `onError` callback to your futures, which catches exceptions during task execution and allows you to manage failures gracefully without crashing the pipeline.

What is the best way to schedule recurring tasks in BoxLang?▼

You can chain asynchronous tasks in BoxLang using the `then` and `thenAsync` methods, allowing you to sequence operations where the output of one future feeds directly into the next parallel execution step.

How do I chain multiple async tasks together in BoxLang?▼

You can chain asynchronous tasks in BoxLang using the `then` and `thenAsync` methods, allowing you to sequence operations where the output of one future feeds directly into the next parallel execution step.

How do I implement distributed locking for safe concurrent operations in BoxLang?▼

Yes, BoxLang supports enterprise-level concurrency needs by providing robust thread management, custom thread creation, and complex pipeline orchestration to handle both I/O and CPU-bound tasks efficiently.

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