TriggerAirtableReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a new Airtable record is created?

Short answer: Drop the "Airtable → New Record" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Airtable, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 2 Airtable triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

New Record

When the matching event happens

on record creatednew record createdwatch for record createdrecord addedwhen record creatednew recordwhen a new record is created in an airtable base

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "id": "rec123",
  "name": "New Record",
  "status": "Active",
  "created_at": "2026-04-11T10:00:00Z"
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
id	string	"rec123"
name	string	"New Record"
status	string	"Active"
created_at	string	"2026-04-11T10:00:00Z"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after New Record.

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FAQ

Questions about New Record.

How does the New Record trigger work in Airtable?

Fires when a new record is created in an Airtable base. The standard inbound hook for syncing Airtable into other systems, AI enrichment, or notification flows.

Is the New Record trigger real-time?

Yes. New Record uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Airtable.

What data does New Record return?

The full event payload from Airtable. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter New Record so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need Airtable admin permissions to use New Record?

For most Airtable accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Airtable plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Airtable's docs if the trigger fails to register.