What is Absurd Workflows?

Absurd Workflows is an open-source engine for building durable, fault-tolerant workflows using only Postgres—no extra services required.

How does durable execution work with just Postgres?

It stores workflow state in database tables, uses SQL triggers for progression, and use ACID transactions for crash recovery.

It's great for prototypes and low-scale apps, but lacks built-in sharding and benchmarks for massive loads—tune at your own risk.

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Imagine durable workflows without a single extra service. Just Postgres. Sounds absurd? One dev built it anyway.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

Absurd Workflows achieves durable execution solely with Postgres, ditching queues and dedicated engines. 𝕏
Clever for small-scale use, but scaling demands serious Postgres ops expertise. 𝕏
Challenges bloated workflow market by proving minimalism works—if you squint. 𝕏

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