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6 triggers and 25 actions for Airtable workflows.

01. Triggers

Start a workflow when something happens in Airtable

Each trigger lists the event it fires on, the data it sends, and a template you can use it in.

Webhook

6 triggers

Real-time push from the source.

Webhook★ Featured

AIRTABLE_BASE_SCHEMA_CHANGED_TRIGGER

Fires when your Airtable base structure changes, such as when tables, fields, or views are added, removed, or modified. Use this to keep your connected systems and workflows synchronized with your base's organization.

2 config fields7 output fields
Webhook★ Featured

AIRTABLE_VIEW_CREATED_TRIGGER

Fires when a new view is created in your Airtable base. Use this to automatically set up related workflows or integrations for the new view.

3 config fields4 output fields
Webhook

AIRTABLE_BASE_METADATA_CHANGED_TRIGGER

Fires when your Airtable base's name or permission settings change. Use this to audit changes or automatically update documentation.

1 config field5 output fields
Webhook

AIRTABLE_USER_PROFILE_CHANGED_TRIGGER

Fires when your Airtable account profile information is updated. Use this to keep team and user records synchronized across your connected systems.

1 config field3 output fields
Webhook

AIRTABLE_VIEW_DELETED_TRIGGER

Fires when a view is deleted from your Airtable base. Use this to automatically clean up or update references to that view in your connected tools.

2 config fields2 output fields
Webhook

AIRTABLE_VIEW_METADATA_CHANGED_TRIGGER

Fires when a view's name or display settings change. Use this to sync view configuration updates to dependent systems.

3 config fields7 output fields
02. Operations

Act on Airtable from a workflow

Operations are the actions a workflow can take in Airtable, grouped by category. Each lists its method, parameters, and a template you can drop it into.

Attachments

1 operation

Handle file uploads and manage media assets associated with your Airtable records. Use these operations when you need to attach documents, images, or other files to record entries within your automation workflow.

Action★ Featured

Upload attachment

AIRTABLE_UPLOAD_ATTACHMENT

Add files and documents to Airtable records by uploading attachments directly to attachment fields. Perfect for organizing project files, invoices, contracts, and media alongside your database records.

6 input

Bases

3 operations

Set up and configure your Airtable workspace structure by creating new bases and retrieving their schema information. Leverage these operations to organize your data foundation, explore existing base configurations, and programmatically manage your workspace layout.

Action

Create base

AIRTABLE_CREATE_BASE

Sets up a new Airtable base with your custom tables and fields, giving you a fresh workspace to organize and manage your business data.

3 input
Action

Get Base Schema

AIRTABLE_GET_BASE_SCHEMA

Retrieves the complete structure of an Airtable base including all tables, fields, and their configurations, helping you understand what data you're working with programmatically.

2 input
Action

List bases

AIRTABLE_LIST_BASES

Retrieve all Airtable bases you have access to, helping you discover and manage your workspace data sources. This is useful for understanding what databases you have available and organizing your workspace.

1 input

Comments

4 operations

Enable team collaboration by adding, reading, editing, and removing comments on Airtable records. Use these operations to build feedback loops and discussion threads directly within your automated workflows.

Action

Create Comment

AIRTABLE_CREATE_COMMENT

Add comments directly to Airtable records to collaborate with your team and keep project notes organized in one place. Mention specific collaborators and create threaded conversations to keep discussions focused on the relevant record.

5 input
Action

Delete Comment

AIRTABLE_DELETE_COMMENT

Remove unwanted or outdated comments from Airtable records to keep your workspace clean and organized. Users can delete their own comments, while Enterprise Admins have broader deletion capabilities.

4 input
Action

List Comments

AIRTABLE_LIST_COMMENTS

Retrieve all comments attached to a specific Airtable record, helping you track discussions and feedback in one place. Supports pagination for records with many comments.

5 input
Action

Update Comment

AIRTABLE_UPDATE_COMMENT

Modify the text of a comment you've created on an Airtable record, including updating user mentions to keep discussions current and accurate.

5 input

Fields

2 operations

Define and modify the columns in your Airtable tables by creating new fields and updating existing ones. These operations let you dynamically shape your data structure to match evolving business requirements within your automation.

Action

Create Field

AIRTABLE_CREATE_FIELD

Adds a new column to your Airtable table with custom field types like text, numbers, dates, or links to other records. Use this to expand your database structure and organize new types of information without manual setup.

6 input
Action

Update Field

AIRTABLE_UPDATE_FIELD

Modify a field's name or description in your Airtable table to keep your database organized and up-to-date as your business evolves.

5 input

Records

12 operations

Perform comprehensive record management including creating, reading, updating, and deleting individual or bulk entries in your Airtable tables. These core operations form the backbone of most workflows, allowing you to manipulate your data through natural language queries or structured API calls.

Action★ Featured

Create records

AIRTABLE_CREATE_RECORDS

Add multiple new records to an Airtable table at once, allowing you to quickly populate rows with data from your business processes. This is useful when you need to batch-import information or automate record creation from other tools and workflows.

5 input
Action★ Featured

Delete multiple records

AIRTABLE_DELETE_MULTIPLE_RECORDS

Remove up to 10 records from an Airtable table in a single operation, streamlining bulk data cleanup and maintenance tasks.

3 input
Action★ Featured

Get Record

AIRTABLE_GET_RECORD

Fetches the complete details of a single record from your Airtable table using its record ID, allowing you to view all field information stored for that specific entry.

7 input
Action★ Featured

List records

AIRTABLE_LIST_RECORDS

Retrieve multiple records from an Airtable table with the ability to filter, sort, and paginate through results to find exactly what you need.

14 input
Action★ Featured

Update multiple records

AIRTABLE_UPDATE_MULTIPLE_RECORDS

Modify multiple existing records in an Airtable table in a single operation, allowing you to update specific fields across up to 10 records at once without replacing entire records.

6 input
Action

Create a record (Deprecated)

AIRTABLE_CREATE_RECORD

Adds a new record to your Airtable table with field values that match your table's structure. Use this to automatically populate your database with new data from other tools or workflows.

5 input
Action

Create multiple records (Deprecated)

AIRTABLE_CREATE_MULTIPLE_RECORDS

Adds multiple new records to an Airtable table in a single operation, allowing you to batch import data efficiently instead of creating records one at a time.

5 input
Action

Create Record From Natural Language

AIRTABLE_CREATE_RECORD_FROM_NATURAL_LANGUAGE

Create new Airtable records by simply describing what you want to add in plain English, letting AI automatically map your description to the correct database fields. This eliminates the need to manually format data or understand your table structure.

4 input
Action

Delete Record

AIRTABLE_DELETE_RECORD

Remove a specific record from your Airtable table when it's no longer needed, helping keep your database clean and organized.

3 input
Action

Update multiple records (PUT)

AIRTABLE_UPDATE_MULTIPLE_RECORDS_PUT

Batch update multiple Airtable records at once, completely replacing their data with new values. Ideal when you need to synchronize records with external data sources or perform bulk modifications efficiently.

6 input
Action

Update record

AIRTABLE_UPDATE_RECORD

Modifies specific fields in an existing Airtable record, allowing you to update data without recreating the entire record.

6 input
Action

Update record (PUT)

AIRTABLE_UPDATE_RECORD_PUT

Completely replaces all fields in an Airtable record with new values, clearing any fields you don't explicitly set. Use this when you need to fully overwrite a record's data rather than just updating specific fields.

6 input

Tables

2 operations

Establish and configure the individual tables within your Airtable bases to organize related data. Use these operations to create new tables and adjust their properties as part of your workflow setup and maintenance.

Action

Create table

AIRTABLE_CREATE_TABLE

Set up a new table in your Airtable base with a custom name, description, and field structure to organize specific types of data for your business.

6 input
Action

Update Table

AIRTABLE_UPDATE_TABLE

Modify a table's basic settings like name, description, and date dependency rules to keep your base organized and documented. This helps you maintain accurate metadata without affecting the actual data or structure of your base.

5 input

Users

1 operation

Retrieve information about the current authenticated user in your Airtable workspace. This operation helps you personalize workflows and track who initiated specific automation processes.

Action

Get user information

AIRTABLE_GET_USER_INFO

Retrieves details about the currently authenticated Airtable user, including their ID and permission level, helping you verify user identity and access rights within your workspace.

What now

Use Airtable in a workflow

Drop a trigger and an action into a template; approve from your phone; the workflow runs.