Workflow automation is the infrastructure that makes AI agents reliable. Without durable execution, a network hiccup during a 10-step payment flow means lost money and angry customers. With it, workflows resume exactly where they left off.

Workflow Automation Workflow automation is the infrastructure that makes AI agents reliable. Without durable execution, a network hiccup during a 10 step payment flow means lost money and angry customers. With it, workflows resume exactly where they left off. This skill covers the platforms (n8n, Temporal, Inngest) and patterns (sequential, parallel, orchestrator worker) that turn brittle scripts into production grade automation. Key insight: The platforms make different tradeoffs. n8n optimizes for accessibility, Temporal for correctness, Inngest for developer experience. Pick based on your actual needs, not hype. Reliability and example limits Durability does not guarantee exactly once external effects. Payment/shipment helpers must forward a stable operation key to the provider and reconcile ambiguous success; email needs an outbox/deduplication strategy. Examples are incomplete fragments with version specific SDK signatures. Validate them against installed types, use test accounts, and keep payloads/credentials out of workflow history and logs. Detailed Guide Read [the detailed guide](references/detailed guide.md) before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end to end work, read the guide completely. Inngest Example (TypeScript) Temporal Example (TypeScript) Inngest Example Temporal Example When to Use User mentions or implies: workflow User mentions or implies: automation User mentions or implies: n8n User mentions or implies: temporal User mentions or implies: inngest User mentions or implies: step function User mentions or implies: background job User mentions or implies: durable execution User mentions or implies: event driven User mentions or implies: scheduled task User mentions or implies: job queue User mentions or implies: cron User mentions or implies: trigger Limitations Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment specific validation, testing, or expert review. Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

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