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Prefect

Orchestration and observability platform for data engineering, Python code, and ML pipelines.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars16.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Prefect FlowsDevopsDataops AutomationWorkflow OrchestratorPython Pipeline Engine
Overview

Why consider Prefect?

Prefect is an open-source workflow orchestration and data pipeline coordinator written in Python by Prefect Technologies. Using simple Python decorators (@task, @flow), Prefect coordinates complex asynchronous batch data pipelines with automated retries, caching, and state monitoring.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Prefect

Prefect turns standard Python scripts into resilient, observable data pipelines with automatic failure recovery.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install -U prefect
python
1from prefect import flow, task
2
3@task
4def extract(): return [1, 2, 3]
5
6@flow
7def main_flow():
8 data = extract()
9
10main_flow()

Prefect is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Prefect FAQs

Prefect is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Prefect is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Prefect is listed as an alternative to AWS Step Functions. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.