Servicenow-workflow-api Apr 2026

You can trigger workflows externally using the ServiceNow REST API to create or update records that have associated workflows. Conversely, Workflow Studio allows you to call external REST APIs directly from a workflow or flow.

: Retrieves a list of all active workflows currently running on a record.

: A GlideRecord method that determines if business rules (and subsequent workflows) should trigger during database operations. Key Workflow Components servicenow-workflow-api

: Defined paths that dictate the flow from one activity to the next based on conditions.

: Sends an event to a running workflow to trigger a specific activity or transition. You can trigger workflows externally using the ServiceNow

: Individual building blocks (e.g., approvals, notifications, scripts) that perform specific tasks.

: Initiates a specific workflow for a record. : A GlideRecord method that determines if business

: The platform limits workflows to 100 activities by default to prevent infinite loops. External Integration