Python Workflow SDK

Build stateful, long-running, reliable workflows using the Dapr Workflow Python SDK with Catalyst. The Dapr Workflow Python SDK provides a powerful way to orchestrate complex business processes using Python.

Resources

• Dapr Python SDK GitHub
• Dapr Python SDK PyPI
• Dapr Workflow Documentation

Prerequisites:

• Python 3.8+ (Download)
• Dapr Workflow SDK

Installation

Install the Dapr Workflow SDK via pip:

# Install Dapr client SDK
pip3 install dapr

# Install Dapr workflow extension
pip3 install dapr-ext-workflow

Core Application

Use the essential components of a Dapr Workflow application (Workflows and Activities) to build and run a workflow application.

Develop a Workflow

Learn how to define workflows by implementing the Workflow interface

Manage a Workflow

Manage workflows seamlessly via the Python SDK

Explore Examples

See how workflows coordinate activities, retries, timers, and state queries.

External Events

Wait for external input and send events to running workflows.

Wait for External Event

Wait for external input, such as human approvals or system responses

Raise Workflow Event

Send an event to a running workflow from a client or another workflow

Getting Started

Workflow Quickstart

Get started with workflows in Catalyst

Workflow Patterns

Learn about common workflow patterns

Dapr Workflow Documentation

Comprehensive Dapr workflow guide