Workflow Basics
Understand how workflow runs package repeatable orchestrated tasks.
Workflows make a good run reusable. They are the repeatable layer on top of conversations and traces.
What a Workflow Is
A workflow is an ordered set of prompts or tasks that Overseer runs through its existing orchestration pipeline. Each step should correspond to real execution, not just a static checklist.
Conversation Link
Workflow runs link back to conversation-backed execution traces. That means you can inspect the same orchestration events whether the work started from chat or from the workflow screen.
When to Use Workflows
Use workflows when the task is repeatable and you want the same step order, the same inspection surface, and the same failure handling each time.
Current Shape
Today, workflows are manually run and step-based. That is enough to turn proven chat patterns into reusable operator routines without pretending there is already a full automation scheduler.
Next Steps
Continue with Building Workflows to turn a tested run into a reliable flow.