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dbos-transact-py

dbos-inc/dbos-transact-py

Database-Backed Durable Python Workflows

GraphCanon updated Sep 19, 2026 · GitHub synced Sep 19, 2026

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Supports Python-based workflows and microservice orchestrations backed by PostgreSQL and SQLite databases for durable execution.

Good fit when

For projects requiring database-backed reliable workflow executions in Python
When using microservices that need orchestration with Python scripts

Avoid when

If your project uses a database other than PostgreSQL or SQLite
Projects needing non-Python script-based workflow orchestrations

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Maintenance: Very active (0d since push); As of Sep 19, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Organization account; As of Sep 19, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Jul 15, 2026

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Install

pip install dbos-transact-py

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Overview

dbos-inc/dbos-transact-py provides database-backed workflows for durable execution and microservice orchestration in Python.

Capability facts

CLI: CLI entrypoint
Source: pyproject.toml:[project.scripts] · Sep 19, 2026
Languages: python
Source: github.language+pyproject.toml · Sep 19, 2026

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Compatibility

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Python runtimePython

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 19, 2026)

Then, check out the [programming guide](https://docs.dbos.dev/python/programming-guide) to learn how to build with durable workflows and queues.

Tags

agentic-workflow cronjob-scheduler durable-execution microservice-orchestration postgresql sqlite workflow-engine

README

Getting Started To get started, follow the quickstart to install this open source library and connect it to a Postgres database. Then, check out the programming guide to learn how to build with durable workflows and queues.

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