SQLite plus Litestream can provide durable workflow state without a separate orchestration or database service

The article argues that many durable workflows only need persisted state, not durable compute or a dedicated orchestration tier. It says SQLite can store workflow execution logs locally, while Litestream can asynchronously copy database changes to object storage for backup, migration, and inspection.

This reflects a broader trend toward simpler infrastructure for AI experiments and lightweight workflow systems. The tradeoff is clear: asynchronous replication lowers operational complexity, but it cannot guarantee zero data loss if local storage fails before changes are copied.

SQLite is all you need for durable workflows