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Metadata JSON

The Metadata JSON tab displays the flow's metadata as formatted JSON, converted from the underlying Salesforce Metadata API XML.

Overview​

The JSON representation is easier to read and navigate than the raw XML. It is the same data structure used internally by Brobench to power the Preview diagram, Flow Details grid, and Call Graph — so what you see here is exactly what Brobench works with.

Uses​

  • Exploration — browse the full flow definition in a collapsible tree format
  • Debugging — find properties or values that are not visible in other tabs
  • Scripting — copy field values, API names, or condition expressions for use in other tools
  • Comparison — understand the JSON shape when building integrations that consume Salesforce flow metadata

Tips​

  • Use the copy button in the toolbar to copy the full JSON to the clipboard.
  • The JSON is read-only. To edit the flow, open it in Flow Builder via the external link on the flow header.
  • For the raw Salesforce XML equivalent, see the Metadata XML tab.
  • The JSON structure mirrors the Metadata API XML schema: top-level keys correspond to XML elements, arrays represent repeated XML child elements.