Understanding Standard Runtime in OmniStudio
What is a Standard Runtime? OmniStudio was originally part of the Vlocity managed package. As with any managed package, Vlocity stored its configuration data within managed custom objects rather than Salesforce metadata. This approach is common among managed packages, including CPQ and others. However, when Salesforce acquired Vlocity, it significantly enhanced OmniStudio by enabling standard Salesforce metadata support. This means that configurations such as OmniScripts, FlexCards, and DataRaptors are now stored as Salesforce metadata. Consequently, these configurations are processed by Salesforce core services rather than managed package code. Benefits of Standard Runtime Better Performance: Using Salesforce metadata improves the performance of OmniStudio tools. Enhanced Integration: Standard runtime allows the use of OmniStudio components in native Salesforce tools such as Dynamic Forms, Community Builder, and custom LWCs. For the purpose of this blog, I have created a test OmniSc...
