OpenWorkflow

OpenWorkflow is a TypeScript framework for building durable, resumable application workflows that can pause for extended periods and reliably continue execution after crashes or deployments. It allows developers to define workflows as code while ensuring that each step is persisted and replay-safe, preventing duplicate work through built-in memoization and idempotency controls. The framework supports long-running processes that can sleep for seconds or months, making it suitable for background jobs, automation pipelines, and event-driven systems. OpenWorkflow includes automatic retries with exponential backoff, parallel step execution, and scheduling capabilities, all while using the developer’s existing database instead of requiring dedicated orchestration infrastructure. A built-in dashboard provides visibility into workflow execution and debugging. Overall, it delivers production-ready workflow durability similar to temporal-style systems but with a simpler operational footprint.