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Workflow

Instructions

Workflow is a Convex component that provides execute long-running code flows durably with built-in retries, delays, and state persistence across function interruptions.

Installation

npm install @convex-dev/workflow

Capabilities

• Eliminate manual retry logic with configurable backoff strategies and error handling
• Persist workflow state automatically across function timeouts and database interruptions
• Build complex multi-step processes without managing intermediate state storage
• Resume workflows from exact failure points without losing progress or duplicating work

Examples

how to handle long running processes in Convex functions

The Workflow component enables you to break long-running processes into durable steps that persist across function timeouts. Each workflow step executes with automatic retries and state preservation, allowing complex operations to complete reliably even if individual function calls fail or timeout.

Convex function retry logic with delays

Workflow provides built-in retry mechanisms with configurable delays between attempts. You can define custom backoff strategies and specify which errors should trigger retries, eliminating the need to implement retry logic manually in your Convex functions.

durable function execution Convex

Workflows execute durably by persisting their state to the Convex database between steps. If a function is interrupted or fails, the workflow resumes from the last completed step rather than restarting from the beginning, ensuring reliable execution of multi-step processes.

multi-step process state management Convex

The Workflow component automatically manages intermediate state for multi-step processes. You define workflow steps as regular functions, and the component handles state persistence, progress tracking, and coordination between steps without requiring manual state management code.

Troubleshooting

How does Workflow handle function timeouts in Convex?