---
title: "Prefect Python Workflow Orchestration Framework for Data Pipelines"
description: "Prefect is a Python workflow orchestration framework for building resilient data pipelines. Add scheduling, retries, caching, and observability to any Python script with simple decorators. Monitor workflows through the self-hosted Prefect server or managed Prefect Cloud dashboard."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect"
category:
  - "Templates & Workflows"
framework:
  - "Custom Agents"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "PrefectHQ/prefect"
  github_stars: 22145
---

# Prefect Python Workflow Orchestration Framework for Data Pipelines

Prefect is a Python workflow orchestration framework for building resilient data pipelines. Add scheduling, retries, caching, and observability to any Python script with simple decorators. Monitor workflows through the self-hosted Prefect server or managed Prefect Cloud dashboard.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/prefect-python-workflow-orchestration-data-pipelines/)