Temporal CLI workflow command reference
What is a Workflow?In day-to-day conversations, the term "Workflow" frequently denotes either a Workflow Type, a Workflow Definition, or a Workflow Execution.
Learn more commands allow operations to be performed on Workflow Executions
What is a Workflow Execution?A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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cancel
The temporal workflow cancel command cancels a Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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Canceling a running Workflow Execution records a WorkflowExecutionCancelRequested event in the Event HistoryWhat is an Event History?
An append log of Events that represents the full state a Workflow Execution.
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A new Command TaskWhat is a Command?
A Command is a requested action issued by a Worker to the Temporal Cluster after a Workflow Task Execution completes.
Learn more will be scheduled, and the Workflow Execution performs cleanup work.
temporal workflow cancel --workflow-id=meaningful-business-id
In addition to Workflow IDs, Workflows can also be SignaledWhat is a Signal?
A Signal is an asynchronous request to a Workflow Execution.
Learn more by a QueryWhat is a Query?
A Query is a synchronous operation that is used to report the state of a Workflow Execution.
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temporal workflow cancel --query=MyQuery
Use the options listed below to change the behavior of this command.
- --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --querytemporal query
Visibility Query of Search Attributes describing the Workflow Executions to reset.
Learn more - --reasontemporal reason
Reason for the operation
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
Learn more - --yestemporal yes
Confirm all prompts.
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count
The temporal workflow count command returns a count of Workflow ExecutionsWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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This command requires Elasticsearch to be enabled.
Use the options listed below to change the command's behavior.
- --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --querytemporal query
Visibility Query of Search Attributes describing the Workflow Executions to reset.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
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delete
The temporal workflow delete command deletes the specified Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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Use the options listed below to change the command's behavior.
- --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
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describe
The temporal workflow describe command shows information about a given Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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This information can be used to locate Workflow Executions that weren't able to run successfully.
temporal workflow describe --workflow-id=meaningful-business-id
The output of this command can be changed to show as printed ('raw') or to only show the Workflow Execution's auto-reset points.
temporal workflow describe --workflow-id=meaningful-business-id --raw=true --reset-points=true
Use the command options listed below to change the information returned by this command.
- --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --rawtemporal raw
Print raw data as json (prefer this over -o json for scripting).
Learn more - --reset-pointstemporal reset-points
Only show Workflow Events that are eligible for reset.
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
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execute
The temporal workflow execute command starts a new Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
Learn more and prints its progress.
The command doesn't finish until the Workflow Execution completes.
To execute a WorkflowWhat is a Workflow?
In day-to-day conversations, the term "Workflow" frequently denotes either a Workflow Type, a Workflow Definition, or a Workflow Execution.
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temporal workflow execute --workflow-id=meaningful-business-id --type=MyWorkflow --task-queue=MyTaskQueue
Single quotes('') are used to wrap input as JSON.
temporal workflow execute --workflow-id=meaningful-business-id --type-MyWorkflow --task-queue-MyTaskQueue --input='{"JSON": "Input"}'
Use the command options listed below to change how the Workflow Execution behaves during its run.
- --crontemporal cron
Optional Cron Schedule for the Workflow.
Learn more - --execution-timeouttemporal execution-timeout
Timeout (in seconds) for a WorkflowExecution, including retries and continue-as-new tasks.
Learn more - --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --id-reuse-policytemporal id-reuse-policy
Allows the same Workflow Id to be used in a new Workflow Execution.
Learn more - --inputtemporal input
Optional JSON input to provide to the Workflow.
Learn more - --input-filetemporal input-file
Passes optional input for the Workflow from a JSON file.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --max-field-lengthtemporal max-field-length
Maximum length for each attribute field.
Learn more - --memotemporal memo
Set a memo on a schedule (in key=value format).
Learn more - --memo-filetemporal memo-file
Set a memo from a file.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --run-timeouttemporal run-timeout
Timeout (in seconds) of a single Workflow run.
Learn more - --search-attributetemporal search-attribute
Set Search Attribute on a schedule.
Learn more - --task-queuetemporal task-queue
Task Queue
Learn more - --task-timeouttemporal task-timeout
Start-to-close timeout for a Workflow Task (in seconds).
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --typetemporal type
Search attribute type.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
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list
The temporal workflow list command provides a list of Workflow ExecutionsWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
Learn more that meet the criteria of a given QueryWhat is a Query?
A Query is a synchronous operation that is used to report the state of a Workflow Execution.
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By default, this command returns a list of up to 10 closed Workflow Executions.
temporal workflow list --query=MyQuery
The command can also return a list of archived Workflow Executions.
temporal workflow list --archived=true
Use the command options listed below to change the information returned by this command.
- --archivedtemporal archived
List archived Workflow Executions.
Learn more - --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --querytemporal query
Visibility Query of Search Attributes describing the Workflow Executions to reset.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
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query
The temporal workflow query command sends a QueryWhat is a Query?
A Query is a synchronous operation that is used to report the state of a Workflow Execution.
Learn more to a Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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Queries can retrieve all or part of the Workflow state within given parameters.
Queries can also be used on completed WorkflowsWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
Learn more.
temporal workflow query --workflow-id=meaningful-business-id --type=MyQueryType
Use the command options listed below to change the information returned by this command.
- --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --inputtemporal input
Optional JSON input to provide to the Workflow.
Learn more - --input-filetemporal input-file
Passes optional input for the Workflow from a JSON file.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --reject-conditiontemporal reject-condition
Optional flag for rejecting Queries based on Workflow state.
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --typetemporal type
Search attribute type.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
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reset
The temporal workflow reset command resets a Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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A reset allows the Workflow to be resumed from a certain point without losing your parameters or Event HistoryWhat is an Event History?
An append log of Events that represents the full state a Workflow Execution.
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The Workflow Execution can be set to a given Event TypeWhat is an Event?
Events are created by the Temporal Cluster in response to external occurrences and Commands generated by a Workflow Execution.
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temporal workflow reset --workflow-id=meaningful-business-id --type=LastContinuedAsNew
Alternatively, the Workflow Execution can be reset to any Event after WorkflowTaskStarted.
temporal workflow reset --workflow-id=meaningful-business-id --event-id=MyLastEvent
Use the options listed below to change reset behavior.
- --event-idtemporal event-id
The Event Id for any Event after WorkflowTaskStarted you want to reset to (exclusive).
Learn more - --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --reapply-typetemporal reapply-type
Event types to reapply after the reset point.
Learn more - --reasontemporal reason
Reason for the operation
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --typetemporal type
Search attribute type.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
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reset-batch
The temporal workflow reset-batch command resets a batch of Workflow ExecutionsWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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Resetting a WorkflowWhat is a Workflow?
In day-to-day conversations, the term "Workflow" frequently denotes either a Workflow Type, a Workflow Definition, or a Workflow Execution.
Learn more allows the process to resume from a certain point without losing your parameters or Event HistoryWhat is an Event History?
An append log of Events that represents the full state a Workflow Execution.
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The set of Workflow Executions to reset can be specified in an input file.
The input file must have a Workflow IDWhat is a Workflow Id?
A Workflow Id is a customizable, application-level identifier for a Workflow Execution that is unique to an Open Workflow Execution within a Namespace.
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temporal workflow reset-batch --input-file=MyInput --input-separator="\t"
Workflow Executions can also be found by QueryWhat is a Query?
A Query is a synchronous operation that is used to report the state of a Workflow Execution.
Learn more.
`temporal workflow reset-batch --query=MyQuery
Use the options listed below to change reset behavior.
- --dry-runtemporal dry-run
Simulate reset without resetting any Workflow Executions.
Learn more - --exclude-filetemporal exclude-file
Input file that specifies Workflow Executions to exclude from resetting.
Learn more - --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --input-filetemporal input-file
Passes optional input for the Workflow from a JSON file.
Learn more - --input-parallelismtemporal input-parallelism
Number of goroutines to run in parallel.
Learn more - --input-separatortemporal input-separator
Separator for the input file.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --non-deterministictemporal non-deterministic
Reset Workflow Execution only if its last Event is WorkflowTaskFailed with a nondeterministic error.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --querytemporal query
Visibility Query of Search Attributes describing the Workflow Executions to reset.
Learn more - --reasontemporal reason
Reason for the operation
Learn more - --skip-base-is-not-currenttemporal skip-base-is-not-current
Skip a Workflow Execution if the base Run is not the current Run.
Learn more - --skip-current-opentemporal skip-current-open
Skip a Workflow Execution if the current Run is open for the same Workflow Id as the base Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --typetemporal type
Search attribute type.
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show
The temporal workflow show command provides the Event HistoryWhat is an Event History?
An append log of Events that represents the full state a Workflow Execution.
Learn more for a specified Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
Learn more.
Use the options listed below to change the command's behavior.
- --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --followtemporal follow
Follow the progress of a Workflow Execution.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --max-field-lengthtemporal max-field-length
Maximum length for each attribute field.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --output-filenametemporal output-filename
Serializes Event History to a file.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --reset-pointstemporal reset-points
Only show Workflow Events that are eligible for reset.
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
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signal
The temporal workflow signal command is used to SignalWhat is a Signal?
A Signal is an asynchronous request to a Workflow Execution.
Learn more a Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
Learn more by ID or List FilterWhat is a List Filter?
A List Filter is the SQL-like string that is provided as the parameter to an Advanced Visibility List API.
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Use the options listed below to change the command's behavior.
- --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --inputtemporal input
Optional JSON input to provide to the Workflow.
Learn more - --input-filetemporal input-file
Passes optional input for the Workflow from a JSON file.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --nametemporal name
Frontend address of the remote Cluster.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --querytemporal query
Visibility Query of Search Attributes describing the Workflow Executions to reset.
Learn more - --reasontemporal reason
Reason for the operation
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
Learn more - --yestemporal yes
Confirm all prompts.
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stack
The temporal workflow stack command queries a Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
Learn more with --stack-trace as the QueryWhat is a Query?
A Query is a synchronous operation that is used to report the state of a Workflow Execution.
Learn more type.
Returning the stack trace of all the threads owned by a Workflow Execution can be great for troubleshooting in production.
Use the options listed below to change the command's behavior.
- --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --inputtemporal input
Optional JSON input to provide to the Workflow.
Learn more - --input-filetemporal input-file
Passes optional input for the Workflow from a JSON file.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --reject-conditiontemporal reject-condition
Optional flag for rejecting Queries based on Workflow state.
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
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start
The temporal workflow start command starts a new Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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When invoked successfully, the Workflow and Run ID are returned immediately after starting the WorkflowWhat is a Workflow?
In day-to-day conversations, the term "Workflow" frequently denotes either a Workflow Type, a Workflow Definition, or a Workflow Execution.
Learn more.
temporal workflow start --task-queue=MyTaskQueue --type=MyWorkflow
Use the command options listed below to change how the Workflow Execution behaves upon starting.
- --crontemporal cron
Optional Cron Schedule for the Workflow.
Learn more - --execution-timeouttemporal execution-timeout
Timeout (in seconds) for a WorkflowExecution, including retries and continue-as-new tasks.
Learn more - --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --id-reuse-policytemporal id-reuse-policy
Allows the same Workflow Id to be used in a new Workflow Execution.
Learn more - --inputtemporal input
Optional JSON input to provide to the Workflow.
Learn more - --input-filetemporal input-file
Passes optional input for the Workflow from a JSON file.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --max-field-lengthtemporal max-field-length
Maximum length for each attribute field.
Learn more - --memotemporal memo
Set a memo on a schedule (in key=value format).
Learn more - --memo-filetemporal memo-file
Set a memo from a file.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --run-timeouttemporal run-timeout
Timeout (in seconds) of a single Workflow run.
Learn more - --search-attributetemporal search-attribute
Set Search Attribute on a schedule.
Learn more - --task-queuetemporal task-queue
Task Queue
Learn more - --task-timeouttemporal task-timeout
Start-to-close timeout for a Workflow Task (in seconds).
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --typetemporal type
Search attribute type.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
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terminate
The temporal workflow terminate command terminates a Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
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Terminating a running Workflow Execution records a WorkflowExecutionTerminated event as the closing Event in the Event HistoryWhat is an Event History?
An append log of Events that represents the full state a Workflow Execution.
Learn more.
Any further CommandWhat is a Command?
A Command is a requested action issued by a Worker to the Temporal Cluster after a Workflow Task Execution completes.
Learn more Tasks cannot be scheduled after running this command.
Workflow terminations require a valid Workflow IDWhat is a Workflow Id?
A Workflow Id is a customizable, application-level identifier for a Workflow Execution that is unique to an Open Workflow Execution within a Namespace.
Learn more to function.
temporal workflow terminate --workflow-id=meaningful-business-id
Use the options listed below to change termination behavior.
- --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --querytemporal query
Visibility Query of Search Attributes describing the Workflow Executions to reset.
Learn more - --reasontemporal reason
Reason for the operation
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
Learn more - --yestemporal yes
Confirm all prompts.
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trace
The temporal workflow trace command tracks the progress of a Workflow ExecutionWhat is a Workflow Execution?
A Temporal Workflow Execution is a durable, scalable, reliable, and reactive function execution. It is the main unit of execution of a Temporal Application.
Learn more and any Child WorkflowsWhat is a Child Workflow Execution?
A Child Workflow Execution is a Workflow Execution that is spawned from within another Workflow.
Learn more it generates.
Use the options listed below to change the command's behavior.
- --concurrencytemporal concurrency
Request concurrency.
Learn more - --depthtemporal depth
Number of Child Workflows to expand.
Learn more - --fieldstemporal fields
Customize fields to print.
Learn more - --foldtemporal fold
Statuses for which Child Workflows will be folded in (this will reduce the number of information fetched and displayed).
Learn more - --limittemporal limit
Number of items to print.
Learn more - --no-foldtemporal no-fold
Disable folding
Learn more - --no-pagertemporal no-pager
Disables the interactive pager.
Learn more - --outputtemporal output
Output format.
Learn more - --pagertemporal pager
Sets the pager for Temporal CLI to use.
Learn more - --run-idtemporal run-id
Identifies the current Workflow Run.
Learn more - --time-formattemporal time-format
Format time as either relative, iso, raw.
Learn more - --workflow-idtemporal workflow-id
Workflow Id
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