ActionAirtableUpdated September 2026
How do I fetch a single Airtable record?
Short answer: You can get record in Airtable by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Airtable Get Record action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.
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. "appXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" |
Table Name or ID table_id | string | Required | Airtable table ID (starts with 'tbl') or the table's name. Find table IDs in the URL. |
Record ID record_id | string | Required | The record ID (starts with 'rec') |
Sample request
{"base_id": "appXXXXXXXXXXXXXX","table_id": "e.g. Tasks","record_id": "recABC123DEF456"}
Returns
{"id": "recABC123DEF456","fields": {"Name": "Task 1","Status": "In Progress","Assignee": "Jane"},"createdTime": "2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z"}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Record.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Get Record.
What does the Get Record action do in Airtable?
Retrieves a single record by its ID from an Airtable table, returning all of its field values. The standard read after a trigger fires.
What inputs does Get Record require?
Required: Base ID, Table Name or ID, Record 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 run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Airtable returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.
Does Get Record support batch operations?
Run Get Record inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within Airtable's rate limits.
More actions
Other Airtable actions.
Action
Create Record
Creates a new record (row) in an Airtable table with the supplied field values. Field names must match the table's schema exactly (case-sensitive).
ActionDelete Record
Permanently deletes a record from an Airtable table by ID. Irreversible; consider toggling a Status field instead.
ActionGet Base Schema
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.
ActionList Bases
Lists all bases accessible to the authenticated user with name and permission level. Used to populate a base picker before drilling into tables.
ActionList Records
Retrieves records from an Airtable table with optional filterByFormula, sort, fields, and view scoping. The workhorse read action for batch ops and exports.
ActionList Tables
Lists all tables and their fields in an Airtable base. Used to dynamically populate table and column pickers.