get_workflow
Retrieve detailed workflow information by ID, including nodes, connections, and settings, to analyze structure or prepare for updates in the n8n workflow system.
Instructions
Retrieves complete details of a specific workflow by its ID, including all nodes, connections, settings, and metadata. Use this tool when you need to examine a workflow's structure before updating it or to understand how it works.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | ID of the workflow to retrieve - can be obtained from list_workflows | |
| verbosity | No | Output verbosity level (concise or full). Default is concise which preserves context window space. Use full when you need complete workflow details including all nodes and connections. |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"properties": {
"id": {
"description": "ID of the workflow to retrieve - can be obtained from list_workflows",
"type": "string"
},
"verbosity": {
"description": "Output verbosity level (concise or full). Default is concise which preserves context window space. Use full when you need complete workflow details including all nodes and connections.",
"enum": [
"concise",
"full"
],
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"id"
],
"type": "object"
}