Workflows V1 Deprecation
Workflows V1 was fully removed on October 16, 2026. The V1 builder, the V1 interface, and V1 workflow execution are no longer in the product. Build and run workflows in Workflows V2.
Overview
| Feature | Workflows V1 |
| Affected component | Enterprise Knowledge (EKB) |
| Status | Removed |
| Removal date | October 16, 2026 |
| Replacement | Workflows V2 |
What changed
Workflows V1 was the original workflow builder in EKB. It was deprecated after the launch of Workflows V2 in September 2025, which introduced a redesigned interface, improved performance, and expanded capabilities for building agentic automation workflows.
Workflows V1 was fully removed on October 16, 2026. The feature is gone from the product: the builder, the V1 interface, and the ability to run V1 workflows. Nothing in V1 remains available.
Timeline
Announcement — Completed
Workflows V1 was announced for deprecation. Existing workflows continued to run normally with no changes required at announcement time.
June 1, 2026 — Migration tool available (v2.1.0)
The migration tool became available in the platform. A call-to-action (CTA) in the Workflows V1 interface allowed migrating existing workflows to V2 in place — without rebuilding them manually.
October 16, 2026 — Full removal (completed)
On October 16, 2026, Workflows V1 was removed from the product entirely. The builder, the V1 interface, and V1 workflow execution are gone. Any workflow that had not been migrated to V2 stopped functioning, and it can no longer be opened or run in V1.
The in-platform migration tool was available from June 1, 2026 (v2.1.0) until Workflows V1 was removed. It is no longer available, because the V1 feature itself has been removed.
Impact
As of October 16, 2026, Workflows V1 is fully removed. V1 workflows do not run, and the V1 builder and interface are no longer in the product. Agents or automations that depended on a V1 workflow need a workflow built in Workflows V2.
All workflow building and execution now happens in Workflows V2. See the Workflow Builder v2 documentation.
A workflow that was still on V1 on October 16, 2026 cannot be opened or run. Recreate it in Workflows V2 and update anything that called the V1 workflow.
Why this change was made
Workflows V2 (Workflow Builder v2) launched in EKB v1.7.0 and is the current workflow builder. It replaced the original interface with a more intuitive, visual builder while expanding what's possible for agentic automation.
A redesigned drag-and-drop canvas makes it easier to build, connect, and configure workflow components without navigating complex menus.
Workflows V2 supports four trigger types: Manual Input, File Upload, Schedule, and Email — enabling a wider range of automation scenarios.
Drag Agents, Tools, Conditions, and Final Outputs directly onto the canvas and link them visually to build multi-step agentic workflows.
Pass data between steps using the @ symbol to reference variables, enabling dynamic, connected workflows across components.
The Executions log lets you inspect every step of a past run — inputs, outputs, and results — making it easier to identify and fix failures.
Every published workflow saves a version history. You can view previous versions and restore and republish an earlier version at any time.
For a full walkthrough of Workflows V2, see the Workflow Builder v2 documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Workflows V2 support everything V1 did?
Workflows V2 covers all the actively used toolkits and nodes of V1 use cases. If your workflow relied on a toolkit or feature that is not available on V2, reach out to your Account or Engagement Manager for further assistance.
Do I need to do anything now?
If you already migrated before October 16, 2026, no further action is required for the V1 removal. If a workflow was still on V1, it can no longer be opened or run. Recreate it in Workflows V2 and update agents or integrations to the V2 workflow.
Were workflows automatically migrated?
No. Migration was not automatic. A CTA in the Workflows V1 interface let you migrate each workflow to V2 in place. You had to trigger the migration and verify the result.
What happened if I did not migrate before the removal date?
Any workflow still on V1 after October 16, 2026 stopped functioning. The V1 builder and interface were removed with it, so that workflow cannot be opened, edited, or run in V1. Recreate it in Workflows V2, then update callers to V2.
Does migration preserve my workflow configuration?
The in-platform migration tool is designed to carry over your existing workflow configuration to V2. After migration, review the workflow in V2 to confirm all steps, triggers, and settings carried over correctly.
Can I still use V1?
No. Workflows V1 was fully removed on October 16, 2026. The builder, the interface, and V1 workflow execution are no longer in the product. Build and run workflows in Workflows V2. Contact your Automation Anywhere account manager if you need help recreating a workflow that was not migrated.
Support
For questions about this deprecation or migration assistance, contact your Automation Anywhere account manager or open a support ticket through the Automation Anywhere support portal.
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