Can you update workflows via api?

Question

Doesn't seem possible, but I'm wondering if you could actually update workflow tools via an api.

This would be nice, for instance, for when we update business logic and need to change a condition in our queries - of which we have dozens in dozens of different workflows.

echuong1 · Answer

This is possible, but you would need our Server product to do so.

Another option that may work is to create an analytic app. Essentially, it allows you to have user input for your workflow. Think being able to change the input file used, controlling where the output ends up, adjusting a percentage in a formula, etc. There are a couple of examples built into Designer. Take a look at the help documentation:

https://help.alteryx.com/current/designer/analytic-apps

A couple of videos to help you get started:

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Videos/Introduction-to-Applications/td-p/45406

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Videos/Analytic-App-Development-for-Intermediate-Users/td-p/148081

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Videos/Intermediate-App-Development/td-p/43870

Hope this helps!