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Import and Export Custom Services

Learn how to import and export Custom Services in Yeeflow. You can export a Custom Service as a YCS file and import it into another application for reuse.

Overview

Custom Services can be imported into another application and exported as service definition files.

This helps you:

  • Reuse existing Custom Services

  • Move services between applications

  • Share service definitions with other environments

  • Maintain reusable business logic

Before importing or exporting a Custom Service, make sure you have permission to manage Custom Services.

Custom Services can be imported and exported using YCS files.

For more information about creating and managing Custom Services, see:


Import a Custom Service

You can import a Custom Service from the following locations:

  • New application resource

  • Application Settings → Integrations → Custom services

After opening the Import service window, the remaining import steps are the same.

Import from New Application Resource

To import a Custom Service when creating a new application resource:

  1. Open your application.

  2. Click Add new component.

  3. Select Custom services.

  4. Select Import service.

Import from Custom Services Management

You can also import a Custom Service from:

Application Settings → Integrations → Custom services

Click the Import service button for the right corner.


Upload Service File

After clicking Import service, the Import service window opens.

The import process supports: .ycs files

Steps

  1. Upload a YCS file.

  2. Click Next.


Configure Imported Service

After uploading the YCS file, the Import service window appears.

You can review and update the imported service information:

  • Service name

  • Description

  • Implementation type

The imported service name and description are populated from the exported service file. You can update them if needed.

After confirming the information:

  1. Click Import.

  2. The Custom Service will be created and opened in the AI code editor.


Continue Configuration After Import

After importing, Yeeflow opens the AI code editor.

In the AI code editor, you can:

  • Review or update service logic

  • Configure variables

  • Test the service

  • Publish the service

For more information about managing Custom Services, see:


Manage Imported Custom Services

After importing a Custom Service, you can manage it from:

Application Settings → Integrations → Custom services

You can:

  • Edit service information

  • Open code editor

  • Update service logic

  • Test and publish new versions

  • Share the service

For more information, see: Create and Manage Custom Services


Export a Custom Service

You can export a Custom Service from the Custom services management page.

Steps

  1. Open your application.

  2. Go to:

Application Settings → Integrations → Custom services

  1. Find the Custom Service you want to export.

  2. Open the action menu.

  3. Select: Export service

The Custom Service will be exported as a: .ycs file

You can use this file to import the Custom Service into another application.


Important Notes

Imported Services Need to Be Reviewed

After importing a Custom Service:

  • Review the service configuration.

  • Check required variables.

  • Verify required connections.

  • Test the service before publishing.

Connections and Dependencies

If the Custom Service uses external connections, make sure the required connections are available in the target application.

Connection configurations may need to be updated after import.

For more information about connections and variables, see:


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