Servicenow-workflow-api Apr 2026
(e.g., auto-canceling stuck workflows) API integration steps for external tools Migration advice for moving to Flow Designer REST API trigger - ServiceNow
The ServiceNow Workflow API is a server-side scripting tool used to interact with and manage Workflow Contexts . While Flow Designer is the modern replacement, the legacy Workflow API remains essential for managing existing workflows and complex custom processes. Core Methods and Capabilities servicenow-workflow-api
: Terminates all active workflow contexts associated with a specific record. servicenow-workflow-api
: Retrieves a list of all active workflows currently running on a record. servicenow-workflow-api
: Sends an event to a running workflow to trigger a specific activity or transition.
: The platform limits workflows to 100 activities by default to prevent infinite loops. External Integration