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ActionAttioUpdated May 2026

How do I add a person or company to an Attio list?

Short answer: Drop the "AttioAdd Record to List" 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
List ID
list_id
stringRequired
Record ID to add
parent_record_id
stringRequired
Record's Object
parent_object
optionsRequired
Sample request
{
"list_id": "{{trigger.list_id}}",
"parent_record_id": "{{trigger.parent_record_id}}",
"parent_object": "{{trigger.parent_object}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"id": {
"entry_id": "entry_abc123"
}
}
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Add Record to List.

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

FAQ

Questions about Add Record to List.

What does the Add Record to List action do in Attio?
Adds an existing record (person or company) to an Attio list — Attio's pipeline construct. Useful for "lead matches our ICP filter → add to the Q1 targets list" workflows that feed Attio's native CRM workflows.
What inputs does Add Record to List require?
Required: List ID, Record ID to add, Record's Object. 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 Attio 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 Add Record to List support batch operations?
Yes. Run Add Record to List inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Attio's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Other Attio actions.

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