Create code snippets for flows, subflows, and actions

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title: Create code snippets for flows, subflows, and actions
description: Generate a code snippet to call a specific flow, subflow or action.
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release: australia
product: Workflow Studio
classification: workflow-studio
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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breadcrumb: [API access, Configure flows, Flows, subflows, and actions, Workflow Studio, Build workflows]
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# Create code snippets for flows, subflows, and actions

Generate a code snippet to call a specific flow, subflow or action.

## Before you begin

-   Activate the flow or subflow you want to call.
-   Publish the action you want to call.

Role required: flow\_designer or admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Process Automation** > **Flow Designer**.

2.  Open a flow, subflow, or action.

3.  Click the **More Actions** icon in the upper right corner of the flow designer.

4.  Select **Create Code Snippet**.

    The code snippet appears in a new window and is selected by default.

5.  Copy the code by manually copying it from the pop-up modal or clicking the **Copy Code Snippet Clipboard** button.


## What to do next

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