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How to extract Custom Workflow Actions from Dynatrace Environment

SylviaGerges — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:55:51 GMT

We currently have two custom workflow actions that were originally developed by a consultant. I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to extract the latest version of these actions directly from the environment so we can update their functions.

From what I’ve found so far, there doesn’t seem to be a download option or an exposed API for this. Has anyone found a workaround or method to retrieve and modify these custom actions?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Re: How to extract Custom Workflow Actions from Dynatrace Environment

haris — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:36:29 GMT

Hello Sylvia,

At the moment, it is not possible to view the code in workflow actions unless you're the owner of the actions. Your main option would be to contact the consultant to share it with you unless it was created through one of your accounts, and you're the owner.

Re: How to extract Custom Workflow Actions from Dynatrace Environment

SylviaGerges — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:45:33 GMT

Hello Haris,

Thanks for your reply.

I do have one concern—once I receive the code from the owner, will I be able to update the same action, or would I need to deploy a new one?

Re: How to extract Custom Workflow Actions from Dynatrace Environment

haris — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:38:26 GMT

Hi 🙂
If you have workflow admin permission automation:workflows:admin you should be able to then update the action. To make sure we're on the same page, you're talking about these custom workflow actions: https://developer.dynatrace.com/develop/workflows/create-custom-action/? Or are you referring to custom Typescript code within workflow?

Re: How to extract Custom Workflow Actions from Dynatrace Environment

SylviaGerges — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:58:45 GMT

Yes this one, thank you.