Are you tired of wrestling with complex JSONPath queries just to extract data from your API calls? We have some great news for those of you building in Cisco Agentic Workflows. We are excited to introduce the new Parse JSON activity, designed to make data extraction faster, easier, and more reliable—no JSON expertise required! The new Parse JSON activity is located in the Core Activities panel under the JSON and XML category.
Why You’ll Love It:
Gone are the days of manual query building. With this new activity, you can quickly map your data and get back to building powerful workflows.
How to Get Started:
- Source JSON: Paste your raw JSON (up to 1MB) or use the Variable Reference icon to pull the output body directly from a preceding HTTP request.
- Example JSON: Provide a representative sample. The activity will automatically generate the data structure and load properties into your variable reference browser. (Supports up to 5 levels of nesting and 100 objects per level).
- Handle Nulls with Ease: Enable the "Use default values for missing or null properties" toggle to keep your workflows running smoothly, even when optional fields are missing.
Using Your Data Downstream
Once parsed, your data is immediately available in the variable reference browser under Activities > Parse JSON > Parsed JSON.
Need to pass this data to a workflow output? Simply use the Set Variables activity:
- Click Add under Variables.
- Select your workflow output variable.
- Map it to the desired property from your Parsed JSON output.
Note: The variables support top-level objects and arrays. Please keep in mind that nested arrays or objects cannot be set directly as a single value.
We are committed to making your automation journey as seamless as possible. Give the new Parse JSON activity a try today and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Happy Automating
