Temporal — Research & Resources

Q: How do I start Temporal locally?

Install via Homebrew with `brew install temporal`, then run `temporal server start-dev` to start a pre-built image with dependencies.

Q: How can I interact with the server?

Use the Temporal CLI commands like `temporal operator namespace list` and `temporal workflow list`, or use the Web UI at http://localhost:8233.

Temporal is a durable execution platform that runs application logic as Workflows, automatically handling failures and retries. It helps developers build scalable, reliable applications without sacrificing productivity. It is for developers building distributed systems or microservices that need resilient execution.

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🎬 Getting to know Temporal · Temporal

✨ Key features

Durable execution of Workflows with automatic failure handling
Retries failed operations automatically
Mature technology, fork of Uber's Cadence
Supports multiple languages (Go, Java, etc.)
Includes CLI and Web UI for management
Pre-built server image for local development

🎯 Use cases

Orchestrating microservices with guaranteed execution
Building long-running business processes
Implementing reliable background jobs and scheduled tasks
Managing distributed transactions with compensation

📦 Installation

🧰 Requirements: Requires a runtime for the chosen language (e.g., Go, Java) and optionally Homebrew for installation; no API keys needed.

brew install temporal
temporal server start-dev

Refer to Temporal CLI documentation for other installation options.

🚀 Usage

Start the server (if not already running)

temporal server start-dev

List namespaces

temporal operator namespace list

List workflows

temporal workflow list

Then open http://localhost:8233 for the Web UI.

⚠️ Good to know

The repository contains the server source; implementing Workflows requires using one of the supported language SDKs.

❓ FAQ

How do I start Temporal locally?

Install via Homebrew with brew install temporal, then run temporal server start-dev to start a pre-built image with dependencies.

What languages are supported for writing Workflows?

The README mentions Go and Java samples, and refers to supported languages in the docs; it does not list all languages.

How can I interact with the server?

Use the Temporal CLI commands like temporal operator namespace list and temporal workflow list, or use the Web UI at http://localhost:8233.

Is Temporal open source?

Yes, it is licensed under the MIT License.

📊 Repository

GitHub github.com/temporalio/temporal

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Forks🍴 1,866

Open issues🐛 930

Last commit🕒 Sep 4, 2026

Created📅 Oct 2019

Language💻 Go

License⚖️ MIT

Websitedocs.temporal.io

Topics cronjob-scheduler distributed-cron distributed-systems durable-execution golang microservice-framework microservice-orchestration microservices-architecture orchestrator service-bus service-fabric workflow-automation

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