update_workflow

Modify and save entire workflows by providing the complete updated structure, including nodes, connections, and settings, after retrieving and editing an existing workflow.

Instructions

Updates an existing workflow with new configuration. Typically used after retrieving a workflow with get_workflow, modifying its structure, and then saving the changes. The entire workflow structure must be provided, not just the parts being changed.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes	ID of the workflow to update - can be obtained from list_workflows
`workflow`	Yes	Complete updated workflow structure - must include all nodes and connections, not just changes

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "description": "ID of the workflow to update - can be obtained from list_workflows",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "workflow": {
      "description": "Complete updated workflow structure - must include all nodes and connections, not just changes",
      "properties": {
        "connections": {
          "description": "Connections between nodes defining the workflow execution path",
          "type": "object"
        },
        "name": {
          "description": "Name of the workflow",
          "type": "string"
        },
        "nodes": {
          "description": "Array of workflow nodes (triggers, actions, etc.)",
          "items": {
            "type": "object"
          },
          "type": "array"
        },
        "settings": {
          "description": "Workflow settings like error handling, execution timeout, etc.",
          "type": "object"
        }
      },
      "required": [
        "name",
        "nodes",
        "connections"
      ],
      "type": "object"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "id",
    "workflow"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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update_workflow

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Input Schema

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

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