Manage cloud flow behavior with Flow Checker

Flow Checker in Power Automate is a built-in tool designed to help users ensure the quality and correctness of their cloud flows. By providing real-time analysis and feedback on potential issues, Flow Checker enhances the reliability and functionality of flows.

Key benefits of Flow Checker

• Error detection: Flow Checker identifies errors that prevent the flow from running, such as missing or incorrect inputs, misconfigured actions, and connectivity issues.

• Warnings and suggestions: Flow Checker provides warnings and best practice suggestions to optimize the flow's performance and maintainability. These recommendations might include improving logic, updating deprecated actions, or enhancing overall flow efficiency.

• Real-time feedback: As you build or modify your flow, the Flow Checker offers real-time feedback. This immediate insight allows you to address issues as they arise, ensuring a smoother development process.

• Detailed explanations: Each error and warning includes a detailed explanation and guidance on how to resolve the issue. This extra detail makes it easier to understand the problem and implement the necessary fixes.

How to use Flow Checker

• Accessing Flow Checker: Access Flow Checker from the editor in Power Automate.
• Reviewing issues: When you run Flow Checker, it lists any detected errors and warnings. Each item includes a description and suggested actions.
• Implementing fixes: Follow the detailed guidance provided for each issue to make the necessary corrections. You might have to adjust inputs, reconfigure actions, or update connections.

Learn more: About Flow Checker