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ActionAirtableUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch a single Airtable record?

Short answer: Drop the "AirtableGet Record" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Base ID
base_id
stringRequiredBase ID. e.g. "appXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"
Table Name or ID
table_id
stringRequiredAirtable table ID (starts with 'tbl') or the table's name. Find table IDs in the URL.
Record ID
record_id
stringRequiredThe 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 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 Record support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Record inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Airtable's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Airtable actions.

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