implement-saga

Define distributed saga workflows coordinating multi-service transactions with compensations.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #orchestration #compensation #saga #dag #distributed-transactions #tcc

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npx skills add https://github.com/fireflyframework/fireflyframework-claude-skills --skill implement-saga

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Skill: implement-saga
Source: https://github.com/fireflyframework/fireflyframework-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/implement-saga
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fireflyframework/fireflyframework-claude-skills --skill implement-saga

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Coordinates distributed transactions across services using Saga, Workflow, and TCC patterns with guarded compensations, DAG-based execution, and pluggable persistence to ensure reliability and consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

Supports Saga, Workflow, and TCC patterns for cross-service orchestration.
DAG-based step dependencies, compensation strategies, and retry handling.
Builder DSL and annotation-based configuration for flexible, production-grade sagas.
Pluggable persistence and event integration to enable durable, observable workflows.

Quick Start

Define a Saga with annotated steps and execute it using SagaEngine to orchestrate cross-service transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions about implement-saga

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

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How do I coordinate distributed transactions across multiple services with safe compensations?▼

You coordinate distributed transactions by defining a saga-based workflow that orchestrates multi-service steps and triggers compensating actions upon failure to maintain consistency. This approach uses DAG-based execution and compensation policies to reliably recover from partial failures.

What is the difference between Saga, Workflow, and TCC patterns for distributed transactions?▼

Saga pattern chains sequential local transactions with compensations, Workflow pattern manages complex DAG-based step dependencies, and TCC (Try-Confirm-Cancel) pattern reserves resources before committing. This Skill supports all three patterns for cross-service orchestration with guarded compensations.

How do I implement a saga for order orchestration and payment flows?▼

You implement order orchestration sagas by defining annotated steps and executing them through a SagaEngine to coordinate cross-service transactions. It applies Builder DSL and annotation-based configuration to establish production-grade sagas with retry handling and compensation strategies.

When do I need a saga pattern for microservices instead of a standard database transaction?▼

You need a saga pattern when a transaction spans multiple independent services that cannot share a single database connection. Sagas maintain data consistency across service boundaries through compensating actions rather than distributed locks or two-phase commits.

Can I use saga orchestration with pluggable persistence for durable workflows?▼

Yes, saga orchestration supports pluggable persistence and event integration to enable durable, observable workflows. This ensures your distributed transaction state survives crashes and can be reliably recovered during multi-service execution.

What are the limitations of using distributed sagas for cross-service consistency?▼

Distributed sagas lack isolation guarantees during execution, meaning intermediate states are visible to other transactions and require compensation policies to reverse partial commits. Developers must carefully design compensating actions for every step to handle failure scenarios across all orchestrated services.