# Payload script

## Introduction

The **payload script** tab is only displayed if you have added at least one[ payload-level custom script](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/the-anatomy-of-a-service/broken-reference):

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If you need to manipulate a source payload before it is pushed to the destination system, you can use a **payload script**. For further information please see our [payload-level scripts](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/the-anatomy-of-a-service/broken-reference) section.