--- sourceDocument: Australia Build workflows sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/build-workflows Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Build workflows ft:clusterId : - crworkflow bundleId : - crworkflow workflow : - Creator --- # Execute Skill action # Execute Skill action {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Australia * * Updated March 12, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Execute Skill action The Execute Skill action enables ServiceNow customers to run a published Otto for Creator skill within a flow or subflow, leveraging the skill outputs dynamically. This action is part of the Now Assist Skill Kit and requires activation of the corresponding plugin. It allows integration of automated skill execution into workflows, enhancing automation and operational efficiency. Show full answer Show less ## Roles and Availability * **Availability:** Accessible as a Now Assist Skill Kit action. * **Subscription:** Requires activation of the Now Assist Skill Kit plugin via the Now Assist panel. * **Role Requirements:** Users must have roles granted by delegated development or be assigned appropriate permissions to access Workflow Studio flows. ## Inputs The action requires specific inputs to configure and run the skill effectively. These include: * **Workflow:** Dynamic choice input specifying the workflow deployment setting used by the skill. * **Product:** Dynamic choice input indicating the product deployment setting. * **Feature:** Dynamic choice input for the feature deployment setting. * **Skill Config:** Dynamic choice input identifying the name of the Now Assist skill to execute. * **Skill Inputs:** Dynamic inputs representing the list of input parameters required by the skill. Dynamic values can be provided by dragging pills from the Data panel or selecting them via the pill picker, enabling flexible and contextual input assignment. ## Outputs The Execute Skill action returns outputs visible in the Data panel, which can be reused as inputs in other parts of the flow. The key output is: * **Output:** A dynamic object containing the skill's response as a JSON-formatted object. This output enables downstream flow logic to consume and act on the skill's results effectively. Run a published ServiceNow Otto for Creator skill and use the skill outputs in a flow or subflow. ## Roles and availability {#execute-skill-action__section_i3z_wzx_jgc} Available as a Now Assist Skill Kit action.{#execute-skill-action__available-action} Subscription requirements{#execute-skill-action__action-ih-subscription} : This action requires activiating the Now Assist Skill Kit plugin from the Now Assist panel. For more information, see [Install plugins for ServiceNow Otto](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=install-now-assist-feature-plugins&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). Role requirements{#execute-skill-action__action-fd-roles} : This action requires roles granted by delegated development or assigned to the user. For more information, see [User access to Workflow Studio flows](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/It9~lSDhYhBThAAusolhpg "Administrators can grant users access to Workflow Studio flows by assigning delegated development permissions or directly assigning a user role. Administrators can also specify which features and content a user can access based on user roles. Application developers can access Workflow Studio functionality through APIs for flows, subflows, and actions."). ## Inputs {#execute-skill-action__section-inputs} Provide a value for each input that your action needs. To add dynamic values, you can also drag pills from the Data panel or select them from the pill picker.{#execute-skill-action__inputs-description} Workflow : Data type: Dynamic Choice The Workflow deployment setting that the Now Assist skill uses. For more information on skill deployment settings, see [Configure skill deployment settings](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-skill-settings&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). Product : Data type: Dynamic Choice The Product deployment setting that the Now Assist skill uses. For more information on skill deployment settings, see [Configure skill deployment settings](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-skill-settings&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). Feature : Data type: Dynamic Choice The Feature deployment setting that the Now Assist skill uses. For more information on skill deployment settings, see [Configure skill deployment settings](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-skill-settings&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). Skill Config : Data type: Dynamic Choice The name of the Now Assist skill that you want the action to run. For more information on skill configurations, see [Create a skill](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-new-skill&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). Skill Inputs : Data type: Dynamic Inputs The list of inputs that the Now Assist skill uses. For more information on skill inputs, see [Create a skill](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-new-skill&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). ## Outputs {#execute-skill-action__section-outputs} These outputs appear in the Data panel. You can use them as inputs elsewhere in your flow.{#execute-skill-action__outputs-description} Output : Data type: Dynamic Object The response provided by the Now Assist skill as a JSON-formatted object.