Slickflow is a .NET-based open-source workflow engine designed for seamless integration into cross-platform applications. It empowers developers to embed sophisticated workflow management capabilities, supporting BPMN 2.0 standards for process definition and offering a visual designer for business process modeling.

How It Works

Slickflow leverages Dapper.NET for high-performance data access, supporting multiple databases like SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL. The engine implements a wide array of workflow patterns, including sequence, split/join gateways, sub-processes, multi-instance tasks, event delegation, and timer integration via HangFire. It also supports AI-driven BPMN flowchart generation using the DeepSeek service.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Designer Project:
  1. Navigate to ClientApp within the sfd project directory.
  2. Run npm install to download Node packages.
  3. Configure kcofnig.js with your sfdapi backend URL: kconfig.webApiUrl = "http://localhost/sfdapic/".
  4. Run npm run dev to start the designer.
  5. Access the designer at http://localhost:5000.
• Backend: Requires ASP.NET Web API setup (IIS is an option).
• Dependencies: .NET 8, Node.js.

Highlighted Details

• Supports BPMN 2.0 graphical process diagrams with an HTML5 designer.
• Implements advanced workflow patterns: sub-processes, multi-instance, conditional gateways, timers, and message queue integration (RabbitMQ).
• Offers code-based process modeling as an alternative to the visual designer.
• Includes demo projects (WebDemo, MvcDemo, WinformDemo) showcasing different application types.

Maintenance & Community

• Active development with .NET 8 support.
• Documentation available in English and Chinese at http://doc.slickflow.net and http://doc.slickflow.com.
• Wiki available at https://github.com/besley/Slickflow/wiki.
• Contact: sales@ruochisoft.com, QQ: 47743901.

Licensing & Compatibility

• Slickflow Open Source Project License: Allows modification and integration into own projects/products, but prohibits reselling or distributing the source code separately. Intellectual property is protected.
• Commercial licenses are available for enterprise, ultimate, and universe versions, including technical support and upgrades.

Limitations & Caveats

The license restricts the separate encapsulation and sale of modified source code. While commercial licenses are offered, the open-source version's distribution terms require careful review for commercial product integration.