workflow

Create durable, resumable workflows with retries and event handling.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/pedestal-ai/cylinder --skill workflow-pedestal-ai
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Skill: workflow
Source: https://github.com/pedestal-ai/cylinder/tree/main/.agents/skills/workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pedestal-ai/cylinder --skill workflow-pedestal-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Automates the creation of durable and resumable workflows to handle complex, multi-step tasks that require persistence and fault tolerance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow orchestration: Coordinate multi-step processes that need to survive restarts or external triggers.
  • Event-driven automation: Build trigger-based workflows responding to mentions, webhooks, or scheduled events.
  • Use Case: Automate a data processing pipeline that pauses awaiting user confirmation, then resumes processing seamlessly after interruption.

Quick Start

Deploy a workflow that manages multi-step data aggregation by defining steps with the provided API and integrating AI SDKs for intelligent processing.

Frequently Asked Questions about workflow

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

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How do I build resumable workflows that survive restarts and external triggers?

Resumable workflows survive restarts by defining multi-step processes with durable persistence. You can automate complex pipelines that pause for external events or user confirmation, then seamlessly resume processing after any interruption using the provided API.

What is workflow orchestration for fault-tolerant automation?

Workflow orchestration coordinates multi-step processes capable of handling external events, failures, and retries. It enables durable, resumable flows that adapt and recover from interruptions, which is essential for complex automation tasks in software projects and business workflows.

How do I create event-driven automation that responds to webhooks and scheduled events?

Event-driven automation triggers workflows by responding to mentions, webhooks, or scheduled events. You deploy a workflow managing multi-step data aggregation by defining steps with the provided API and integrating AI SDKs for intelligent processing.

Can I automate a data processing pipeline that pauses awaiting user confirmation and then resumes?

Yes, you can automate a data processing pipeline that pauses awaiting user confirmation and resumes seamlessly. The workflow handles external events, failures, and retries, ensuring the multi-step data aggregation process remains durable and resumable after the interruption.

What is the best way to handle complex multi-step automation tasks requiring persistence and fault tolerance?

The best way to handle complex multi-step automation requiring persistence is to deploy durable, resumable workflows. This approach coordinates processes that need to survive restarts, managing data aggregation steps with the provided API and AI SDKs for intelligent processing.

Do I need external dependencies to build fault-tolerant workflows?

No external dependencies are required to build fault-tolerant workflows. The Skill provides scripts and references that allow you to define multi-step processes with the provided API, ensuring your automation flows remain durable and resumable without additional packages.