ActionAirtableUpdated May 2026

How do I get the schema of an Airtable base?

Short answer: Drop the "Airtable → Get Base Schema" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 9 Airtable actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Base ID base_id	string	Required	Base ID. e.g. "appABC123"

Sample request

{
  "base_id": "appABC123"
}

Returns

{
  "tables": [
    {
      "id": "tblABC",
      "name": "Tasks",
      "fields": [
        {
          "id": "fldXYZ",
          "name": "Name",
          "type": "singleLineText"
        },
        {
          "id": "fldABC",
          "name": "Status",
          "type": "singleSelect",
          "options": {
            "choices": [
              {
                "name": "Done"
              }
            ]
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Base Schema.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Airtable

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Airtable

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Base Schema.

What does the Get Base Schema action do in Airtable?

Retrieves the table and field schema for an Airtable base, including field types and options. Used to dynamically populate column pickers and to validate field names before writes.

What inputs does Get Base Schema require?

Required: Base ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Airtable returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Get Base Schema support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get Base Schema inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Airtable's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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