ActionContentfulUpdated May 2026
How do I fetch a Contentful entry?
Short answer: Drop the "Contentful → Get Entry" 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.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry ID entry_id | string | Required | Entry ID. Example: entry123abc |
Sample request
{"entry_id": "e.g. entry123abc"}
Returns
{"sys": {"id": "entry123","type": "Entry"},"fields": {"body": "Content here","title": "Hello World"}}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Entry.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Get Entry.
What does the Get Entry action do in Contentful?
Returns a single entry by ID with full content and optional include parameter to resolve linked entries inline. Useful for "render this specific blog post" or "fetch the homepage banner content" workflows.
What inputs does Get Entry require?
Required: Entry 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 Contentful 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 Entry support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Entry inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Contentful's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Contentful actions.
Action
Get Entries
Returns paginated entries with Contentful's query syntax — content_type, field filters, full-text search, locale. Use include parameter to resolve referenced entries inline. The base read action for fetching content into downstream systems.
ActionList Content Types
Returns every content type in the space with field definitions. Useful for validating content shape at workflow-build time and for introspection workflows that adapt to schema changes.
ActionSearch Entries
Full-text search across entries with Contentful's match-style filter syntax (fields.title[match]="query"). For RAG-style "ground answer in our CMS content" agentic workflows.
Send get entry from your workflows.
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