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ActionIntercomUpdated May 2026

How do I list Intercom contacts?

Short answer: Drop the "IntercomSearch Contacts (Simple)" 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
Search Field
field
optionsRequiredSearch Field. Options: Email, Name, Role
Search Value
value
stringRequiredSearch Value
Sample request
{
"field": "{{trigger.field}}",
"value": "{{trigger.value}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": [
{
"id": "abc",
"type": "contact",
"email": "user@example.com"
}
],
"type": "list",
"total_count": 1
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Contacts (Simple).

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

FAQ

Questions about Search Contacts (Simple).

What does the Search Contacts (Simple) action do in Intercom?
Searches Intercom contacts with a simple query. For complex multi-filter searches, use Search Contacts with the full filter syntax.
What inputs does Search Contacts (Simple) require?
Required: Search Field, Search Value. 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 Intercom 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 Contacts (Simple) support batch operations?
Yes. Run Search Contacts (Simple) inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Intercom's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Other Intercom actions.

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