Nintex API

Thank you Simon. We’re able to get a list of tasks based on a user. However, how are we able to get the instance ID tied to that task? I noticed that the workflowInstanceId property is not available when using Client app tokens. 

Hi ​@jack54321,

That’s strange,

I just tested with a client app and the API testing page for tasks, and all the workflow information was returned.
 

​@SimonMuntz  what scope did you turn on for the client app? 

Hi ​@jack54321,

The api document states that you need. nc:task:read.
I just used a client app that I had created a while ago.
It has most options ticked, so I don't think it will be much use to you.

The document also states that the workflow ID is not returned when using a personal access token.

When used with Application Tokens,

• returns all tasks that match the filters from the tenant
• includes the workflowInstanceId property

When used with Personal Access Tokens (PAT),

• returns all tasks that match the filters and meet these conditions:
  • The tasks that are generated from the 100 most recent workflows in which the workflow owner is the token creator.
  • The tasks which are assigned to the token creator.
• does not include the workflowInstanceId property

Hi ​@SimonMuntz,

Thank you so much for the information. We did some more testing. While using the client app token, the workflowinstanceID is only available in the JSON if the user credentials being passed through is an admin. If you could try your test again but this time lower your account level to just participant, you will see that the workflowinstanceID does not appear in the JSON. 

Hi ​@jack54321,

What you are seeing is expected behavior.
When creating a client app, the page advises using an account with administration rights.