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ActionAlgoliaUpdated June 2026

How do I search an Algolia index?

Short answer: You can search index in Algolia by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Algolia Search Index action to a workflow, map its 4 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Use this actionAll 5 Algolia actions
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Index Name
indexName
stringRequiredIndex Name
Query
query
stringRequiredQuery. Example: laptop
Hits Per Page
hitsPerPage
numberOptionalHits Per Page
Filters
filters
stringOptionalFilters. Example: price < 100 AND category:Electronics
Sample request
{
  "indexName": "{{trigger.indexName}}",
  "query": "e.g. laptop",
  "hitsPerPage": "{{trigger.hitsPerPage}}",
  "filters": "e.g. price < 100 AND category:Electronics"
}
Returns
{
  "hits": [
    {
      "name": "Laptop Pro",
      "objectID": "1"
    }
  ],
  "page": 0,
  "nbHits": 1,
  "nbPages": 1,
  "processingTimeMS": 1
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Index.

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

Gmail → Algolia
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Algolia
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Algolia
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Algolia
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Search Index.

What does the Search Index action do in Algolia?
Runs a query against an index with full search parameters — query string, facet filters, numeric filters, page size, attributesToRetrieve. The base read action for any "search-then-display" workflow that surfaces Algolia-indexed content downstream.
What inputs does Search Index require?
Required: Index Name, Query. 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 Algolia 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 Search Index support batch operations?
Yes. Run Search Index inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Algolia's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Algolia actions.

Action
Add Object to Index
Inserts or replaces a single object in the index (Algolia upserts on objectID — same ID overwrites). For bulk operations on hundreds-plus records, prefer the batch endpoint via HTTP action which is much cheaper against the rate limit.
Action
Clear Index
Removes every record from the index while preserving index settings. Use carefully — destructive. Typical use case: "full rebuild from source-of-truth nightly" workflows where you clear then bulk-load.
Action
Delete Object
Removes a single record by objectID. For deleting many records by criteria (e.g., "all records older than 30 days"), use the deleteBy endpoint via HTTP action which filters server-side.
Action
List Indices
Returns every index in the connected Algolia application with record count, last update timestamp, and configured settings summary. Useful for index inventory and for resolving index names in workflow setup.