Validate State

- id: a
  type: validate
  schema:
    title: Files
    type: object
    properties:
      file:
        type: string
        format: data-url
        title: Single file

ValidateStateDefinition

Since workflows receive external input it may be necessary to check that instance data is valid. The validate state exists for this purpose.

Parameter	Description	Type	Required
type	Identifies which kind of StateDefinition is being used. In this case it must be set to validate.	string	yes
id	An identifier unique within the workflow to this one state.	string	yes
log	If defined, the workflow will generate a log when it commences this state. See StateLogging.	Structured JQ	no
metadata	If defined, updates the instance's metadata. See InstanceMetadata.	Structured JQ	no
transform	If defined, modifies the instance's data upon completing the state logic. See StateTransforms.	Structured JQ	no
transition	Identifies which state to transition to next, referring to the next state's unique id. If undefined, this state terminates the workflow.	string	no
catch	Defines behaviour for handling of catchable errors.	[]ErrorCatchDefinition	no
subject	Selects or generates the data that will be compared to the schema. If undefined, it will be default to 'jq(.)'.	Structured JQ	no
schema	A YAMLified representation of a JSON Schema that defines whether the subject is considered valid.	object	yes