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ActionBookStackUpdated May 2026

How do I create a BookStack documentation page?

Short answer: Drop the "BookStackCreate Page" 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
Book ID
book_id
stringOptionalEither book_id OR chapter_id is required
Chapter ID
chapter_id
stringOptional
Title
name
stringRequired
Markdown Body
markdown
stringRequired
Sample request
{
"book_id": "{{trigger.book_id}}",
"chapter_id": "{{trigger.chapter_id}}",
"name": "{{trigger.name}}",
"markdown": "{{trigger.markdown}}"
}
Returns
{
"id": 42,
"url": "https://wiki/books/.../page/api-spec",
"name": "API Spec",
"slug": "api-spec",
"book_id": 1
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Page.

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

FAQ

Questions about Create Page.

What does the Create Page action do in BookStack?
Creates a new page in a specified book or chapter with markdown or HTML body. For "auto-publish meeting notes from a transcript into the team wiki" or "git commit pushes README → mirror to BookStack" workflows.
What inputs does Create Page require?
Required: Title, Markdown Body. 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 BookStack 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 Create Page support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Page inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles BookStack's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other BookStack actions.

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