Process XML Import via Script?

pfeifn · ‎07-30-2018

Is there an out of box way to process an XML import file via script rather than GUI? ( instead of going to "Import XML" have a script that pulls the file by location or content and processes it? )

Thanks!

pfeifn · ‎08-02-2018

No good global solution was found unfortunately. You could probably get away with doing it for 1 or a handful of tables if you are really careful, but it is probably not worth it in that regard.

I checked with SN and they said the actual import process cannot be called via script. Disappointing, hopefully one day "releases" into service-now will be able to be automated!

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Vikrant Vashish · ‎05-05-2026

Hi @pfeifn ,

Please check the similar functionality developed and shared on developer site:

https://developer.servicenow.com/connect.do#!/share/contents/8667315_bulk_upload_xmls?v=1.0&t=PRODUC...

In this OOTB function is used to import bulk XMLs from the XML content of the attachments.

var updateManager = new GlideUpdateManager2();

updateManager.loadXML(xmlFromAttachment);

Thanks!

Vikrant