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Knowledge Management REST API

The Knowledge Management API provides endpoints for searching, viewing, and fetching lists of the most-viewed and featured knowledge articles.

You can only use this API when the Knowledge API (sn_km_api) plugin is activated. The Knowledge Management REST API was originally released in Orlando using the Knowledge API app available in the ServiceNow Store.

Note: The Knowledge Management REST API is publicly accessible and makes any knowledge base that is publicly accessible available to all users, including unauthenticated users. For version 1.0.1 and later, the API was made editable, allowing admins to configure each endpoint to disallow unauthenticated access by selecting the Requires Authentication flag on the Scripted REST Service Security tab associated with the API.

To enable other domains to use Knowledge Management REST API endpoints, define a Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) rule. For more information, see Define a CORS rule.

To view an article from the scoped knowledge base using this REST API, allow the sn_km_api scope read access from the requesting scope in the Restricted Caller Access Privileges [sys_restricted_caller_access] table. For more information, see Define cross-scope access to an application resource.

By default, this API has a rate limit of 500 per hour for unauthenticated and snc_external users. For more information about rate limiting, see Inbound REST API rate limiting.

Parent Topic:REST API reference

Knowledge Management - GET /knowledge/articles

Returns a list of knowledge base (KB) articles which can be searched and filtered using various parameters.

URL format

Versioned URL: /api/sn_km_api/{api_version}/knowledge/articles

Default URL: /api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles

Note: Available versions are specified in the REST API Explorer. For scripted REST APIs there is additional version information on the Scripted REST Service form.

Supported request parameters

NameDescription
api\_versionOptional. Version of the endpoint to access. For example, `v1` or `v2`. Only specify this value to use an endpoint version other than the latest. Data type: String
NameDescription
filterEncoded query to use to filter the result set. Syntax: `filter=`. - ``: Name of the table column. - ``: Valid values: - =: Exactly matches <value>. - !=: Does not match <value>. - ^: Enables you to specify more than one condition and logically AND them. - ^OR: Enables you to specify more than one condition and logically OR them. - LIKE: <attr> contains the specified string. Only works for <attr> fields whose data type is string. - STARTSWITH: <attr> starts with the specified string. Only works for <attr> fields whose data type is string. - ENDSWITH: <attr> ends with the specified string. Only works for <attr> fields whose data type is string. - ``: Value to match against. All parameters are case-sensitive. Query can contain more than one entry, such as `filter=[]`. Data type: String Default: empty
fieldsComma-separated list of fields from the Knowledge \[kb\_knowledge\] table to show details in results.Data type: String Default: None
kbComma-separated list of knowledge base sys\_ids from the Knowledge Bases \[kb\_knowledge\_base\] table to restrict results to.Data type: String
languageList of comma-separated languages in two-letter ISO 639-1 language code format to restrict results to. Alternatively type 'all' to search in all valid installed languages on an instance.Data type: String Default: User's session language or en
limit

Maximum number of records to return. Unusually large limit values can impact system performance. For requests that exceed this number of records, use the offset parameter to paginate record retrieval.Data type: Number

Default: 30

offset

Starting record index for which to begin retrieving records. Use this value to paginate record retrieval. This functionality enables the retrieval of all records, regardless of the number of records, in small manageable chunks. For example, the first time this endpoint is called, offset is set to "0". To page through all available records, use offset=offset+limit until the end of the all records is reached.

Data type: Number

Default: 0

queryText to search for, can be empty.Data type: String
NameDescription
None 

Headers

The following request and response headers apply to this HTTP action only, or apply to this action in a distinct way. For a list of general headers used in the REST API, see Supported REST API headers.

HeaderDescription
AcceptData format of the response body. Supported types: application/json or application/xml. Default: application/json
HeaderDescription
None 

Status codes

The following status codes apply to this HTTP action. For a list of possible status codes used in the REST API, see REST API HTTP response codes.

Status codeDescription
200Successful. The request was successfully processed.
401Unauthorized. The user credentials are incorrect or have not been passed.
500Internal server error. An unexpected error occurred while processing the request.

Response body parameters (JSON or XML)

cURL request

curl "https://instance.servicenow.com/api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles?query=Windows&limit=2&fields=short_description&fields=sys_class_name" \
--request GET \
--header "Accept:application/xml" \
--user "username":"password"
{
  "result": {
    "meta": {
      "start": 0,
      "end": 2,
      "fields": "short_description,sys_class_name",
      "query": "Windows",
      "filter": "",
      "kb": "",
      "language": "en",
      "count": 19,
      "ts_query_id": "7976f36129c30410f877796e70786991",
      "status": {
        "code": 200
      }
    },
    "articles": [
      {
        "link": "?sys_kb_id=9e528db1474321009db4b5b08b9a71a6&id=kb_article_view&sysparm_rank=1&sysparm_tsqueryId=7976f36129c30410f877796e70786991",
        "rank": 1,
        "id": "kb_knowledge:9e528db1474321009db4b5b08b9a71a6",
        "title": "Windows: Should I upgrade to Windows 8.x?",
        "snippet": "    Should I upgrade to <B>Windows</B> 8.x? <B>Windows</B> 8.x is designed for using touch, mouse, and keyboard the <B>Windows</B> Store and access apps such as Calendar, Mail, and Messaging. By most accounts, <B>Windows</B> boot times, smaller memory footprint, and more free memory for the programs you run. <B>Windows</B>",
        "score": 14.869,
        "number": "KB0000020",
        "fields": {
          "short_description": {
            "display_value": "Windows: Should I upgrade to Windows 8.x?\n\t\t",
            "name": "short_description",
            "label": "Short description",
            "type": "string",
            "value": "Windows: Should I upgrade to Windows 8.x?\n\t\t"
          },
          "sys_class_name": {
            "display_value": "Knowledge",
            "name": "sys_class_name",
            "label": "Class",
            "type": "sys_class_name",
            "value": "kb_knowledge"
          }
        }
      },
      {
        "link": "?sys_kb_id=3b07857187032100deddb882a2e3ec20&id=kb_article_view&sysparm_rank=2&sysparm_tsqueryId=7976f36129c30410f877796e70786991",
        "rank": 2,
        "id": "kb_knowledge:3b07857187032100deddb882a2e3ec20",
        "title": "What is the Windows key?",
        "snippet": "What is the <B>Windows</B> key? The <B>Windows</B> key is a standard key on most keyboards on computers built to use a <B>Windows</B> operating system. It is labeled with a <B>Windows</B> logo, and is usually placed between on the right side as well. Pressing Win (the <B>Windows</B> key) on its own will do the following: <B>Windows</B> 8.x: Toggle",
        "score": 13.4826,
        "number": "KB0000017",
        "fields": {
          "short_description": {
            "display_value": "What is the Windows key?\t\t",
            "name": "short_description",
            "label": "Short description",
            "type": "string",
            "value": "What is the Windows key?\t\t"
          },
          "sys_class_name": {
            "display_value": "Knowledge",
            "name": "sys_class_name",
            "label": "Class",
            "type": "sys_class_name",
            "value": "kb_knowledge"
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Knowledge Management - GET /knowledge/articles/{article_sys_id}/attachments/{attachment_sys_id}

Returns a knowledge article attachment as a file.

URL format

Versioned URL: /api/sn_km_api/{api_version}/knowledge/articles/{article_sys_id}/attachments/{attachment_sys_id}

Default URL: /api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles/{article_sys_id}/attachments/{attachment_sys_id}

Note: Available versions are specified in the REST API Explorer. For scripted REST APIs there is additional version information on the Scripted REST Service form.

Supported request parameters

NameDescription
articlesList of articles returned in response.Data type: Array ``` "articles": [ { "fields": {Object}, "link": "String", "id": "String", "number": "String", "rank": Number, "score": Number, "snippet": "String", "title": "String" } ]
</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields

</td><td id="km-resp-fields">

Values of requested fields, if any.Data type: Object

 ```
"fields": {
  "<field_name>": {Object}
}
articles.fields.<field\_name>Lists each field requested using the fields parameter, if any.Data type: Object ``` "": { "display_value": "String", "label": "String", "name": "String", "type": "String", "value": "String" }
</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.display\_value

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-display">

Display value of the requested field.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.label

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-label">

Label representing the requested field. For example, `Knowledge`.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.name

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-name">Name of the requested field. Matches <strong>&lt;field_name&gt;</strong>.Data type: String</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.type

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-type">

Data type of requested field.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.value

</td><td id="km-resp-fields-fieldName-val">

Value of the requested field.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.id

</td><td id="km_kb_id">

Knowledge article sys\_id from the Knowledge \[kb\_knowledge\] table.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.link

</td><td>

Link to the article.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.number

</td><td>

Knowledge article number.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.rank

</td><td>

Search rank of article specific to this search.Data type: Number \(Float\)

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.snippet

</td><td>

Text showing a small portion of the knowledge article.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.score

</td><td>

Relevancy score, results sorted in descending order by score.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.title

</td><td id="km_kb_sdesc">

Short description or title of the knowledge article.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

meta

</td><td>

Meta information of the results and request parameters.Data type: Object

 ```
"meta": {
  "count": Number,
  "end": Number,
  "fields": "String",
  "filter": "String",
  "kb": "String",
  "language": "String",
  "query": "String",
  "start": Number,
  "status": {Object},
  "ts_query_id": "String"
}
meta.countNumber of available KB articles.Data type: Number
meta.endEnding index of the result set.Data type: Number
meta.fieldsFields in the article.Data type: String
meta.filterFilter used to acquire the data.Data type: String
meta.kbList of knowledge base article sys\_ids.Data type: String
meta.languageList of comma-separated languages of the KB articles that were requested.Data type: String
meta.querySpecified request query.Data type: String
meta.startStarting index of result set.Data type: Number
meta.statusStatus of the call.Data type: String
meta.ts\_query\_idSys\_id of the query.Data type: String
NameDescription
api\_versionOptional. Version of the endpoint to access. For example, `v1` or `v2`. Only specify this value to use an endpoint version other than the latest. Data type: String
article\_sys\_idSys\_id of the knowledge article with the attachment you intend to retrieve.Data type: String Table: Knowledge Bases \[kb\_knowledge\]
attachment\_sys\_idSys\_id of record to which the attachment belongs.Data type: String
NameDescription
None 
NameDescription
None 

Headers

The following request and response headers apply to this HTTP action only, or apply to this action in a distinct way. For a list of general headers used in the REST API, see Supported REST API headers.

HeaderDescription
AcceptData format of the response body. Supported types: application/json or application/xml. Default: application/json
HeaderDescription
Content-TypeThe content type of the response, for example, image/gif or */*.

Status codes

The following status codes apply to this HTTP action. For a list of possible status codes used in the REST API, see REST API HTTP response codes.

Status codeDescription
200Successful. The request was successfully processed.
401Unauthorized. The user credentials are incorrect or have not been passed.
404Not found. The requested item wasn't found.
500Internal server error. An unexpected error occurred while processing the request. The response contains additional information about the error.

Response body parameters

NameDescription
File is returned as a response. 

Sample cURL request

curl "https://instance.service-now.com/api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles/0b48fd75474321009db4b5b08b9a71c2/attachments/fedf5614294f4010f877796e70786956" \
--request GET \
--header "Accept:*/*" \
--user "username":"password"
Binary response not shown (file is returned as a response).

Knowledge Management - GET /knowledge/articles/featured

Returns a list of the most-viewed knowledge articles and featured knowledge articles.

URL format

Versioned URL: /api/sn_km_api/{api_version}/knowledge/articles/featured

Default URL: /api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles/featured

Note: Available versions are specified in the REST API Explorer. For scripted REST APIs there is additional version information on the Scripted REST Service form.

Supported request parameters

NameDescription
api\_versionOptional. Version of the endpoint to access. For example, `v1` or `v2`. Only specify this value to use an endpoint version other than the latest. Data type: String
NameDescription
fieldsComma-separated list of fields from the Knowledge \[kb\_knowledge\] table to show details in results.Data type: String Default: None
kbComma-separated list of knowledge base sys\_ids from the Knowledge Bases \[kb\_knowledge\_base\] table to restrict results to.Data type: String
languageList of comma-separated languages in two-letter ISO 639-1 language code format to restrict results to. Alternatively type 'all' to search in all valid installed languages on an instance.Data type: String Default: User's session language or en
limit

Maximum number of records to return. Unusually large limit values can impact system performance. For requests that exceed this number of records, use the offset parameter to paginate record retrieval.Data type: Number

Default: 30

offset

Starting record index for which to begin retrieving records. Use this value to paginate record retrieval. This functionality enables the retrieval of all records, regardless of the number of records, in small manageable chunks. For example, the first time this endpoint is called, offset is set to "0". To page through all available records, use offset=offset+limit until the end of the all records is reached.

Data type: Number

Default: 0

NameDescription
None 

Headers

The following request and response headers apply to this HTTP action only, or apply to this action in a distinct way. For a list of general headers used in the REST API, see Supported REST API headers.

HeaderDescription
AcceptData format of the response body. Supported types: application/json or application/xml. Default: application/json
HeaderDescription
None 

Status codes

The following status codes apply to this HTTP action. For a list of possible status codes used in the REST API, see REST API HTTP response codes.

Status codeDescription
200Successful. The request was successfully processed.
401Unauthorized. The user credentials are incorrect or have not been passed.
500Internal server error. An unexpected error occurred while processing the request.

Response body parameters (JSON or XML)

cURL request

curl "https://instance.servicenow.com/api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles/featured?fields=short_description&limit=3" \
--request GET \
--header "Accept:application/json" \
--user "username":"password"
{
  "result": {
    "meta": {
      "start": 0,
      "end": 3,
      "fields": "short_description",
      "query": "homepage",
      "filter": "",
      "kb": "",
      "language": "en",
      "status": {
        "code": 200
      },
      "count": 2
    },
    "articles": [
      {
        "link": "?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=f27d7f79c0a8011b0018f9d700d2b9aa",
        "id": "kb_knowledge:f27d7f79c0a8011b0018f9d700d2b9aa",
        "title": "Email Interruption Tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern",
        "snippet": " If the site is UP but you cant access the page, try one of the below solutions: Browser Related Problems Force a full refresh for the site. This can be achieved by pressing CTRL + F5 keys at the same time on your favourite browser (Firefox, Chrome, Explorer, etc.) Try alternative urls such as m.outlook.com Clear the temporary cache and cookies ",
        "score": -1,
        "number": "KB0000002",
        "fields": {
          "short_description": {
            "display_value": "Email Interruption Tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern\n\t\t",
            "name": "short_description",
            "label": "Short description",
            "type": "string",
            "value": "Email Interruption Tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern\n\t\t"
          }
        }
      },
      {
        "link": "?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=f2765f9fc0a8011b0120ec1b352bf09b",
        "id": "kb_knowledge:f2765f9fc0a8011b0120ec1b352bf09b",
        "title": "Sales Force Automation is DOWN",
        "snippet": "  On Friday, January 20th, we experienced a widespread outage that affected all Zoho services. The outage started around 8:13 am Pacific Time. Zoho services started coming back online for customer use at 3:49 pm, and all services were fully restored at 6:22 pm PST. We absolutely realize how important our services are for businesses and users who",
        "score": -1,
        "number": "KB0000001",
        "fields": {
          "short_description": {
            "display_value": "Sales Force Automation is DOWN",
            "name": "short_description",
            "label": "Short description",
            "type": "string",
            "value": "Sales Force Automation is DOWN"
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Knowledge Management - GET /knowledge/articles/{id}

Returns specific knowledge article content and its field values.

URL format

Versioned URL: /api/sn_km_api/{api_version}/knowledge/articles/{id}

Default URL: /api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles/{id}

Note: Available versions are specified in the REST API Explorer. For scripted REST APIs there is additional version information on the Scripted REST Service form.

Supported request parameters

NameDescription
articlesList of articles returned in response.Data type: Array ``` "articles":[ { "fields": {Object}, "id": "String", "link": "String", "number": "String", "rank": Number, "score": Number, "snippet": "String", "title": "String" } ]
</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields

</td><td id="km-resp-fields">

Values of requested fields, if any.Data type: Object

 ```
"fields": {
  "<field_name>": {Object}
}
articles.fields.<field\_name>Lists each field requested using the fields parameter, if any.Data type: Object ``` "": { "display_value": "String", "name": "String", "label": "String", "type": "String", "value": "String" }
</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.display\_value

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-display">

Display value of the requested field.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.name

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-name">Name of the requested field. Matches <strong>&lt;field_name&gt;</strong>.Data type: String</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.label

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-label">

Label representing the requested field. For example, `Knowledge`.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.type

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-type">

Data type of requested field.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.value

</td><td id="km-resp-fields-fieldName-val">

Value of the requested field.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.id

</td><td id="km_kb_id">

Knowledge article sys\_id from the Knowledge \[kb\_knowledge\] table.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.link

</td><td>

Link to the article.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.number

</td><td>

Knowledge article number.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.rank

</td><td>

Search rank of article specific to this search.Data type: Number \(Float\)

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.score

</td><td>

Relevancy score, results sorted in descending order by score.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.snippet

</td><td>

Text showing a small portion of the knowledge article.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.title

</td><td id="km_kb_sdesc">

Short description or title of the knowledge article.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

meta

</td><td>

Meta information of the results and request parameters.Data type: Object

 ```
"meta": {
  "count": Number,
  "end": Number,
  "fields": "String",
  "filter": "String",
  "kb": "String",
  "language": "String",
  "query": "String",
  "start": Number,
  "status": {Object},
  "ts_query_id": "String"
}
meta.countNumber of available KB articles.Data type: Number
meta.endEnding index of the result set.Data type: Number
meta.fieldsFields in the article.Data type: String
meta.filterFilter used to acquire the data.Data type: String
meta.kbList of knowledge base article sys\_ids.Data type: String
meta.languageList of comma-separated languages of the KB articles that were requested.Data type: String
meta.querySpecified request query.Data type: String
meta.startStarting index of result set.Data type: Number
meta.statusHTTP status of the call.Data type: String
meta.ts\_query\_idSys\_id of the query.Data type: String
NameDescription
api\_versionOptional. Version of the endpoint to access. For example, `v1` or `v2`. Only specify this value to use an endpoint version other than the latest. Data type: String
idSys\_id or knowledge base \(KB\) number of a knowledge article.Data type: String Table: Knowledge \[kb\_knowledge\]
NameDescription
fieldsComma-separated list of fields from the Knowledge \[kb\_knowledge\] table to show details in results.Data type: String Default: None
language

Two letter ISO 639-1 language code; for example, "fr" for French. Results display only when searches use the knowledge article KB number as the id and a translated version of the article is available in the language specified.Note: Only valid when setting the id parameter as a KB number (not sys_id).

Data type: String

search\_id

Optional unless using search_rank. Unique identifier of search that returned this article.You can retrieve search_id using one of the following APIs that returns the articles.id element:

Passing the search_id and search_rank parameter increments the article view count and records an entry for the article in the Knowledge Use [kb_use] table. You can also verify incremented view counts in Knowledge Base [kb_view2] page.

Data type: String

search\_rank

Optional unless using search_id. Article search rank by click-rate that you can retrieve using one of the following APIs that returns the articles.rank element:- Knowledge Management - GET /knowledge/articles - Knowledge Management - GET /knowledge/articles/featured - Knowledge Management - GET knowledge/articles/most_viewed

Data type: Number

update\_view

Update view count and record an entry for the article in the Knowledge Use [kb_use] table. True whether present as a standalone parameter or set to true. Note: If you pass update_view with search_id and search_rank, update_view is ignored because the view count will already be incremented.

Data type: Boolean that is always handled as true when passed whether set to "true", "false", or not set at all.

NameDescription
None 

Headers

The following request and response headers apply to this HTTP action only, or apply to this action in a distinct way. For a list of general headers used in the REST API, see Supported REST API headers.

HeaderDescription
AcceptData format of the response body. Supported types: application/json or application/xml. Default: application/json
HeaderDescription
None 

Status codes

The following status codes apply to this HTTP action. For a list of possible status codes used in the REST API, see REST API HTTP response codes.

Status codeDescription
200Successful. The request was successfully processed.
401Unauthorized. The user credentials are incorrect or have not been passed.
500Internal server error. An unexpected error occurred while processing the request.

Response body parameters (JSON or XML)

NameDescription
attachmentsProvides attachment details for each instance if attachment exists.Only displays if `display_attachments = true`. Data type: Array of Objects
"attachments": [
  {
    "file_name": "String",
    "size_bytes": "String",
    "state": "String",
    "sys_id": "String"
  }
]
attachments.file\_nameFile name of attachment.Data type: String
attachments.size\_bytesFile size.Data type: String Unit: Bytes
attachments.stateState.Possible values: - available - available\_conditionally - not\_available - pending Data type: String
attachments.sys\_idSys\_id of the attachment.Data type: String
contentEntire HTML content of the article.Data type: String
display\_attachments

Flag that indicates whether the display_attachments flag is active for that article. Attachments are returned only if display_attachments is true (active) in the knowledge article record.- true: display_attachments is active. - false: display_attachments is inactive.

Data type: Boolean

embedded\_contentLists each attachment containing embedded content by sys\_id and includes relevant attachment information.Only displays if `display_attachments = true`. Data type: Array of Objects
"attachments": [
  {
    "file_name": "String",
    "size_bytes": "String",
    "state": "String",
    "sys_id": "String"
  }
]
embedded\_content.file\_nameFile name of the attachment.Data type: String
embedded\_content.size\_bytesSize of the attachment.Data type: String Unit: Bytes
embedded\_content.stateState of the attachment. Possible values: - available - available\_conditionally - not\_available - pending Data type: String
embedded\_content.sys\_idSys\_id of the attachment.Data type: String
fieldsValues of requested fields \(if any\).Data type: Object
"fields": {
  "<field_name>": {Object}
}
fields.<field\_name>Lists each field requested using the fields parameter, if any.Data type: Object
"<field_name>": {
  "display_value": "String",
  "label": "String",
  "name": "String",
  "type": "String",
  "value": "String"
}
fields.<field\_name>.display\_valueDisplay value of the requested field.Data type: String
fields.<field\_name>.labelLabel representing the requested field. For example, `Knowledge`.Data type: String
fields.<field\_name>.nameName of the requested field. Matches <field_name>.Data type: String
fields.<field\_name>.typeData type of requested field.Data type: String
fields.<field\_name>.valueValue of the requested field.Data type: String
languageTwo-letter ISO 639-1 language code for the current article \(if translation is available\).Data type: String
languagesFor each translated version of a knowledge article \(if translated\):
"languages": [
  {
    "label": "String",
    "language": "String",
    "sys_id": "String"
  }
]
Data type: Array
languages.labelString representation for language.Data type: String
languages.languageTwo-letter ISO 639-1 code language.Data type: String
languages.sys\_idUnique identifier for translated version of knowledge article.Data type: String
numberArticle number.Data type: String
short\_descriptionShort description or title of the knowledge article.Data type: String
sys\_idKnowledge article sys\_id from the Knowledge \[kb\_knowledge\] table.Data type: String
templateFlag that indicates whether a returned article is a template.Possible values: - true: Article is a template. - false: Article is not a template. Data type: Boolean
template\_tableName of template table, only returns if knowledge article is a template.Data type: String

cURL request

curl "https://instance.servicenow.com/api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles/0b48fd75474321009db4b5b08b9a71c2?search_id=spam&search_rank=26.426" \
--request GET \
--header "Accept:application/json" \
--user "username":"password"
{
  "result": {
    "content": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>How to Deal with Spam</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>Spam has increasingly become a problem on the Internet. While every Internet user receives some spam, email  addresses posted to web sites or in newsgroups and chat rooms attract the most spam.</p>\r\n<p>To reduce the amount of spam you receive:</p>\r\n<p>
    "template": false,
    "number": "KB0000011",
    "sys_id": "0b48fd75474321009db4b5b08b9a71c2",
    "short_description": "How to Deal with Spam",
    "display_attachments": true,
    "attachments": [
      {
        "sys_id": "dc27ae18294f4010f877796e707869c8",
        "file_name": "image.jpg",
        "size_bytes": "66792",
        "state": "available_conditionally"
      },
      {
        "sys_id": "fedf5614294f4010f877796e70786956",
        "file_name": "attachment.txt",
        "size_bytes": "75",
        "state": "available_conditionally"
      }
    ],
    "embedded_content": []
  }
}

Sample cURL request (update_view)

curl "https://instance.servicenow.com/api/sn_km_api/knowledge/KB0000020?update_view=' \
--request GET \
--header "Accept:application/json" \
--user "username":"password"
{
  "result": {
    "content": "<p> </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Should I upgrade to Windows 8.x?</span></strong></p>\r\n<p>Windows 8.x is designed for using touch, mouse, and keyboard together, on hardware ranging from touch-enabled tablets and laptops to PCs and all-in-one computers...(intentionally truncated)</p>",
    "template": false,
    "number": "KB0000020",
    "sys_id": "9e528db1474321009db4b5b08b9a71a6",
    "short_description": "Windows: Should I upgrade to Windows 8.x?\t\t",
    "display_attachments": true,
    "attachments": [],
    "embedded_content": []
  }
}

Knowledge Management - GET knowledge/articles/most_viewed

Returns a list of knowledge articles prioritized by most-viewed.

URL format

Versioned URL: /api/sn_km_api/{api_version}/knowledge/articles/most_viewed

Default URL: /api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles/most_viewed

Note: Available versions are specified in the REST API Explorer. For scripted REST APIs there is additional version information on the Scripted REST Service form.

Supported request parameters

NameDescription
api\_versionOptional. Version of the endpoint to access. For example, `v1` or `v2`. Only specify this value to use an endpoint version other than the latest. Data type: String
NameDescription
fieldsComma-separated list of fields from the Knowledge \[kb\_knowledge\] table to show details in results.Data type: String Default: None
kbComma-separated list of knowledge base sys\_ids from the Knowledge Bases \[kb\_knowledge\_base\] table to restrict results to.Data type: String
languageList of comma-separated languages in two-letter ISO 639-1 language code format to restrict results to. Alternatively type 'all' to search in all valid installed languages on an instance.Data type: String Default: User's session language or en
limit

Maximum number of records to return. Unusually large limit values can impact system performance. For requests that exceed this number of records, use the offset parameter to paginate record retrieval.Data type: Number

Default: 30

offset

Starting record index for which to begin retrieving records. Use this value to paginate record retrieval. This functionality enables the retrieval of all records, regardless of the number of records, in small manageable chunks. For example, the first time this endpoint is called, offset is set to "0". To page through all available records, use offset=offset+limit until the end of the all records is reached.

Data type: Number

Default: 0

NameDescription
None 

Headers

The following request and response headers apply to this HTTP action only, or apply to this action in a distinct way. For a list of general headers used in the REST API, see Supported REST API headers.

HeaderDescription
AcceptData format of the response body. Supported types: application/json or application/xml. Default: application/json
HeaderDescription
None 

Status codes

The following status codes apply to this HTTP action. For a list of possible status codes used in the REST API, see REST API HTTP response codes.

Status codeDescription
200Successful. The request was successfully processed.
401Unauthorized. The user credentials are incorrect or have not been passed.
500Internal server error. An unexpected error occurred while processing the request.

Response body parameters (JSON or XML)

cURL request

curl "https://instance.servicenow.com/api/sn_km_api/knowledge/articles/most_viewed?limit=5" \
--request GET \
--header "Accept:application/json" \
--user "username":"password"
{
  "result": {
    "meta": {
      "start": 0,
      "end": 5,
      "fields": "",
      "query": "",
      "filter": "workflow_state=published^valid_to>=javascript:gs.beginningOfToday()^active=true^sys_class_name!=kb_knowledge_block^sys_view_count>0^ORDERBYDESCsys_view_count^ORDERBYshort_description",
      "kb": "",
      "count": 2,
      "status": {
        "code": 200
      },
      "language": "en"
    },
    "articles": [
      {
        "link": "?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=0b48fd75474321009db4b5b08b9a71c2",
        "id": "kb_knowledge:0b48fd75474321009db4b5b08b9a71c2",
        "title": "How to Deal with Spam",
        "snippet": "How to Deal with Spam Spam has increasingly become a problem on the Internet. While every Internet user receives some spam, email addresses posted to web sites or in newsgroups and chat rooms attract the most spam. To reduce the amount of spam you receive: Don't reply to spam Be careful releasing your email address, and know how it will be used ",
        "score": 7,
        "tags": [],
        "number": "KB0000011"
      },
      {
        "link": "?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=c85cd2519f77230088aebde8132e70c2",
        "id": "kb_knowledge:c85cd2519f77230088aebde8132e70c2",
        "title": "Microsoft Outlook Issues",
        "snippet": "Microsoft Outlook Issues This article explains how to use automatic replies in Outlook 2010 for Exchange accounts. Setting Up Automatic Replies Click the File tab. Click Automatic Replies. Select Send automatic replies. If desired, select the Only send during this time range check box to schedule when your out of office replies are active. If yo",
        "score": 6,
        "tags": [],
        "number": "KB99999999"
      }
    ]
  }
}

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NameDescription
articlesList of articles returned in response.Data type: Array ``` [ { "fields": {Object}, "id": "String", "link": "String", "number": "String", "rank": Number, "score": Float, "snippet": "String", "title": "String" } ]
</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields

</td><td id="km-resp-fields">

Values of requested fields \(if any\).Data type: Object

 ```
"fields": {
  "<field_name>": {Object}
}
articles.fields.<field\_name>Lists each field requested using the fields parameter, if any.Data type: Object ``` "": { "display_value": "String", "label": "String", "name": "String", "type": "String", "value": "String" }
</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.display\_value

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-display">

Display value of the requested field.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.label

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-label">

Label representing the requested field. For example, `Knowledge`.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.name

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-name">

Name of the requested field. Matches &lt;field\_name&gt;.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.type

</td><td id="km-resp-fieldName-type">

Data type of requested field.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.fields.&lt;field\_name&gt;.value

</td><td id="km-resp-fields-fieldName-val">

Value of the requested field.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.id

</td><td id="km_kb_id">

Knowledge article sys\_id from the Knowledge \[kb\_knowledge\] table.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.link

</td><td>

Link to the article.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.number

</td><td>

Knowledge article number.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.rank

</td><td>

Search rank of article specific to this search.Data type: Float

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.score

</td><td>

Relevancy score, results sorted in descending order by score.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.snippet

</td><td>

Text showing a small portion of the knowledge article.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

articles.title

</td><td id="km_kb_sdesc">

Short description or title of the knowledge article.Data type: String

</td></tr><tr><td>

meta

</td><td>

Meta information of the results and request parameters.Data type: Object

 ```
"meta": {
  "count": Number,
  "end": Number,
  "fields": "String",
  "filter": "String",
  "kb": "String",
  "language": "String",
  "query": "String",
  "start": Number,
  "status": {Object},
  "ts_query_id": "String"
}
meta.countNumber of available KB articles.Data type: Number
meta.endEnding index of the result set.Data type: Number
meta.fieldsFields in the article.Data type: String
meta.filterFilter used to acquire the data.Data type: String
meta.kbList of knowledge base article sys\_ids.Data type: String
meta.languageList of comma-separated languages of the KB articles that were requested.Data type: String
meta.querySpecified request query.Data type: String
meta.startStarting index of result set.Data type: Number
meta.statusHTTP status of the call.Data type: String
meta.ts\_query\_idSys\_id of the query.Data type: String