ActionAirtableUpdated May 2026

How do I list every table in an Airtable base?

Short answer: Drop the "Airtable → List Tables" 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	The Airtable base ID (starts with 'app')

Sample request

{
  "base_id": "appXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"
}

Returns

{
  "tables": [
    {
      "id": "tblABC123",
      "name": "Tasks",
      "views": [
        {
          "id": "viwABC",
          "name": "Grid view",
          "type": "grid"
        }
      ],
      "fields": [
        {
          "id": "fldXYZ",
          "name": "Name",
          "type": "singleLineText"
        },
        {
          "id": "fldABC",
          "name": "Status",
          "type": "singleSelect",
          "options": {
            "choices": [
              {
                "name": "To Do"
              },
              {
                "name": "Done"
              }
            ]
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "fldDEF",
          "name": "Assignee",
          "type": "singleLineText"
        }
      ],
      "primaryFieldId": "fldXYZ"
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Tables.

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 List Tables.

What does the List Tables action do in Airtable?

Lists all tables and their fields in an Airtable base. Used to dynamically populate table and column pickers.

What inputs does List Tables 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 List Tables support batch operations?

Yes. Run List Tables 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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