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Temporal Workflow API

The Temporal Workflow API provides developers with a free solution for orchestrating durable and fault-tolerant microservice workflows, offering advanced features for reliable execution.

Developed by Temporal Technologies Inc.

99.95%Uptime
200msLatency
19.1kStars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Initiates a new Temporal workflow execution

Full Endpoint URL
http://localhost:7233/workflows
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'http://localhost:7233/workflows' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "input": {
    "orderId": "ORD-12345"
  },
  "taskQueue": "orders",
  "workflowType": "OrderProcessing"
}
Expected Response
{
  "runId": "r1234567890",
  "workflowId": "wf-abc123xyz456"
}
Version:v1
Limit:1000 executions/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Order processing systems requiring durable workflowsOptimized Capability
  • Batch job management in cloud environmentsOptimized Capability
  • Event processing pipelines for real-time dataOptimized Capability
  • Business process automation for complex workflowsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ High durability and fault tolerance for workflows
  • ✓ Supports retries, timers, and versioning out of the box
  • ✓ Accessible via REST and gRPC for flexible integration
  • ✓ Open source with active community and SDK support
Limitations
  • ✗ No built-in authentication may raise security concerns
  • ✗ Learning curve in defining workflows and activities
  • ✗ Requires external infrastructure for deployment
  • ✗ Limited official SDKs beyond main languages

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Open source with optional paid cloud services
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
5 Languages
SDK Support
Go, Java, Node.js, Python, PHP
Time to Hello World

Moderate - requires understanding of workflow concepts and setup of Temporal server

Rate Limit

No documented rate limits

Free Tier Usage

Open-source core available for unlimited usage; cloud-hosted service offers free tier with basic usage limits

Use Case: Best For

Developers building reliable microservice orchestration

Not Recommended For

Simple, short-lived API calls without stateful needs

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#orchestration#workflows

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