TriggerInvoice NinjaReal-timeUpdated June 2026

When does Invoice Ninja fire on new invoices?

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

Use this trigger All 4 Invoice Ninja 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

Invoice Ninja Invoice Created

When the matching event happens

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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": "inv_123",
  "date": "2026-04-11",
  "amount": 500,
  "number": "INV-001",
  "balance": 500,
  "client_id": "client_456",
  "status_id": 2
}

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	"inv_123"
date	string	"2026-04-11"
amount	number	500
number	string	"INV-001"
balance	number	500
client_id	string	"client_456"
status_id	number	2

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Invoice Ninja Invoice Created.

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FAQ

Questions about Invoice Ninja Invoice Created.

How does the Invoice Ninja Invoice Created trigger work in Invoice Ninja?

Fires when an invoice is created — draft or sent. Useful for "log all invoices to revenue forecast" or "push to accounting integration" sync workflows.

Is the Invoice Ninja Invoice Created trigger real-time?

Yes. Invoice Ninja Invoice Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Invoice Ninja.

What data does Invoice Ninja Invoice Created return?

The full event payload from Invoice Ninja. 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 Invoice Ninja Invoice Created 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 Invoice Ninja admin permissions to use Invoice Ninja Invoice Created?

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