How to execute code in JavaScript or Python

Etlworks has a dedicated flow type for running code in JavaScript or Python. Useful for orchestration steps, custom logic, and reading or writing data through named connections from script.

How do I set this up?

1. In Flows, create a new Execute JavaScript or Python code flow.

   

2. Open the Parameters tab.

   

3. The default language is JavaScript. Skip to step 4 if that's what you want. Otherwise, click Open in editor:

   

   Click language and choose Python:

   

4. Enter the code in the Script field.

   

5. Optional: add named connections that the script can reference.

   

   Example of JavaScript code that uses a named connection called Files:

   

6. Save the flow and execute it manually.

   

7. Schedule the flow to run periodically.