update_workflow

Update an existing workflow by providing its complete structure, including nodes, connections, and settings. Typically used after modifying a workflow retrieved from get_workflow to save changes efficiently.

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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