workflow

Build durable, resumable workflows with Vercel's Workflow DevKit.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kevinbarfleur/sift --skill workflow-kevinbarfleur
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Skill: workflow
Source: https://github.com/kevinbarfleur/sift/tree/main/.agents/skills/workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kevinbarfleur/sift --skill workflow-kevinbarfleur

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables developers to design and manage durable, resumable workflows that can survive restarts, pause for external events, and automatically retry steps, coordinating multiple tasks over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Durable orchestration using Vercel's Workflow DevKit to coordinate multi-step processes over time.
  • Supports restarting, pausing, and retrying tasks with persistent state and run history.
  • Integrates with frameworks and environments (Next.js, Hono, Express, etc.) and responds to mentions like "workflow", "durable functions", "resumable", or "workflow devkit" to trigger orchestrations.

Quick Start

Create a new durable workflow using Workflow DevKit that restarts after failures and waits for external events.

Frequently Asked Questions about workflow

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

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How do I create durable workflows that survive server restarts?

Durable workflows that survive restarts are created using Vercel's Workflow DevKit to coordinate multi-step processes with persistent state. This ensures long-running tasks automatically resume from their last known position after an unexpected failure or deployment.

Can I pause a long-running process and wait for external events?

Yes, you can pause long-running processes to wait for external events using the Workflow DevKit. The orchestration maintains persistent state and run history, allowing the workflow to resume execution automatically once the required external input is received.

How do I automatically retry failed steps in a multi-step orchestration?

You can automatically retry failed steps in a multi-step orchestration by defining resumable workflows with the DevKit. It manages persistent state across retries, coordinating subsequent tasks over time without manual intervention to restart the entire process.

Does the Workflow DevKit integrate with Next.js and Express frameworks?

The Workflow DevKit integrates with frameworks including Next.js, Hono, and Express. It provides client APIs and framework integration guidance to define, start, resume, and monitor durable workflow runs directly within your existing application environment.

What is the best way to coordinate multi-step operations over time?

The best way to coordinate multi-step operations over time is using durable orchestration via the Workflow DevKit. It handles persistent state, run history, and automatic retries, ensuring complex long-running tasks execute reliably across distributed environments.

Why do my background tasks lose state after an application restart?

Background tasks lose state after an application restart because they lack durable orchestration. Implementing Vercel's Workflow DevKit provides persistent state and run history, allowing your processes to survive restarts and resume automatically.