SpokesinServiceNow IntegrationHubare pre-built connectors that allow organizations to integrate with external systemswithout requiring custom scripting. They providelow-code/no-codesolutions, making integrations faster and more scalable.

A. Reduces the need for code

Spokes come withprebuilt actions, reducing the need forcustom scripting.

Example: Instead of writing aREST API scriptto send a message viaSlack, aSlack Spokeprovides anactionfor it.

B. Features scale and control mechanisms

Spokes supportenterprise scalabilitywith built-ingovernance, security, and controlmechanisms.

Example:Rate limitsprevent excessive API calls, ensuring stability inlarge-scaleintegrations.

D. Ensures discoverability and reuse

Spokes allowactionsto bereusedacross different flows and automations.

Thisenhances maintainabilityby ensuring integrations are not duplicated.

C. Free spokes are available in the ServiceNow Store

Whilesomespokes are free,many require a separate license.

IntegrationHub Standard and Enterprisesubscriptions cover most advanced spokes.

E. Automated event management

Event Managementis part ofITOM, notIntegrationHub Spokes.

While spokestrigger actionsbased on events, theydo not manage eventslike ITOM Event Management.