Build stateful, long-running, reliable workflows using the Dapr Workflow .NET SDK that run on Catalyst. The Dapr Workflow .NET SDK provides a powerful way to orchestrate complex business processes using C# and the .NET framework, with support for ASP.NET Core and .NET Aspire.

## Overview

- [Why Dapr, Aspire, and Catalyst = 🚀](https://docs.diagrid.io/develop/workflows/dotnet-sdk/why-dapr-aspire-catalyst) — Learn why Dapr for workflows, Aspire for local development, and Catalyst for production hosting is a powerful combination

## Tutorials

Get started with Dapr Workflows using .NET and your preferred framework.

- [Dapr Workflow with Aspire](https://docs.diagrid.io/develop/local-development/aspire-integration) — Build workflows using the Dapr Workflow .NET SDK with Aspire, with local Dapr development and the Diagrid Dapr Dev Dashboard for local monitoring
- [Scaffold with Dapr Skills](https://docs.diagrid.io/develop/workflows/dotnet-sdk/dapr-skills) — Use the Dapr Skills for Claude Code to scaffold a Dapr Workflow .NET application, with or without Aspire

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Build fault-tolerant Dapr Workflow applications in .NET, orchestrated and run locally with .NET Aspire.

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## Observability

- [Workflow Visibility](https://docs.diagrid.io/operate/project-operations/observability) — Use the Catalyst workflow dashboard to view workflow executions, states, and success rates

## Getting Started

- [Workflow Quickstart](https://docs.diagrid.io/getting-started/quickstarts/workflow) — Get started with workflows in Catalyst
- [Dapr University](https://www.diagrid.io/dapr-university) — Learn Dapr Workflow with Dapr University
- [Dapr Workflow Documentation](https://docs.dapr.io/developing-applications/building-blocks/workflow/) — Comprehensive Dapr workflow guide
- [Dapr Workflow Patterns](https://docs.dapr.io/developing-applications/building-blocks/workflow/workflow-patterns/) — Learn about common workflow patterns