Administrators can create JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) data in Okta Workflows using a string, the Object - Construct card, or a nested JSON object. Generating JSON data structures allows administrators to use the data in various workflow automations and Application Programming Interface (API) requests.

• Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
• Okta Classic Engine
• Okta Workflows

What are the steps to create and format JSON from a string in a Workflow?

Create a typed JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) data structure by reviewing the required string format and using the JSON - Parse card to parse the string from the Compose card.

1. Review the following example JSON string to understand the required structure.

   {
     "name": "Jane",
     "description": "Standard user",
     "email": "user@example.com",
     "features": {
       "SSO": "on",
       "MFA": "on",
       "Workflows": "on"
     }
   }

2. Use the JSON - Parse card to create a typed JSON data structure from the string in the Compose card.

The result of running this flow is:
 

The JSON – Parse card returns a JSON object that is usable with other cards:
 

It is also possible to pass data from other cards to create the JSON dynamically:
 

What are the steps to create and format JSON with the Object – Construct card in a Workflow?

Configure the Object - Construct card to build a JSON object by defining the required keys and values and testing the card to verify the output.

1. Configure the Object - Construct card to build a JSON object by defining the required keys and values.

2. Test the card to verify the resulting JSON object output.

Using the Object–Construct card is handy when it is needed to create headers for an API service:
 

The card creates the following JSON object:

{
  "X-Favorite-Food": "Pizza",
  "X-Favorite-Drink": "Tea"
}

What are the steps to create and format a nested JSON object in a Workflow?

Create a nested JSON object using the Object - Construct card by setting the field name with dot notation and testing the card to generate the nested structure.

1. Create a nested JSON object using the Object - Construct card by setting the field name with dot notation, such as user.email.

2. Test the card to generate the nested structure.

Review the resulting nested JSON output.

{
  "user": {
    "email": "user@okta.com"
  }
}

Related References

• How to Extract Key-Value Pairs from a JSON Payload with Multiple Objects in Workflows