XML tools by Workato - Validating XML document with XSD
An XML Schema Definition (XSD) defines the structure, content, and data types of an XML document. This specifies exactly what an XML payload should look like, including which elements are allowed, the order of the elements, and the data types used. You can provide the XSD document inline or reference a resource.
IMPROVED XML CAPABILITIES
XML tools by Workato replaces the XML parser by Workato connector and includes an enhanced feature set.
Validating an XML payload against your XSD ensures that the XML conforms to this expected structure. This is critical for catching errors early, enforcing data integrity, and ensuring interoperability between systems. Validation helps prevent malformed or incomplete XML that lead to processing errors, downstream failures, or data inconsistencies, especially in complex integrations and data exchanges.
We strongly recommend that you perform XSD validation to help maintain reliability and trust in your XML-based workflows.
Setup
No connection configuration is required for this connector.
Input
Configure the following input fields to set up the XML tools by Workato connector:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| XML Document | The input XML data to be validated. |
| XSD Document | Select Define manually to provide the XSD document below, or select Use a resource to use a resource as the XSD schema. |
| XSD document | Optional. The XML Schema Definition (XSD) document to validate the XML structure with. This field appears when you select Define manually in the XSD Document drop-down menu. |
| XSD references | Optional. If the XSD document includes any import or include references, list the names and corresponding values of the imported XSDs. This field appears when you select Define manually in the XSD Document drop-down menu. |
| XSD Resource | Optional. Select the resource to use as the XSD schema. This field appears when you select Use a resource in the XSD Document drop-down menu. |
Output
The output displays the raw XML document if validation is successful.
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