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ActionMonday.comUpdated May 2026

How do I search Monday.com items?

Short answer: Drop the "Monday.comSearch Monday.com Items" 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
Board ID
board_id
stringRequiredThe Board ID assigned by Monday. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Search Term
query
stringRequiredSearch Term
Limit
limit
numberOptionalLimit
Sample request
{
"board_id": "{{trigger.board_id}}",
"query": "{{trigger.query}}",
"limit": "{{trigger.limit}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"boards": [
{
"items_page": {
"items": [
{
"id": "9876543210",
"name": "Feature request"
}
]
}
}
]
}
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Monday.com Items.

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

FAQ

Questions about Search Monday.com Items.

What does the Search Monday.com Items action do in Monday.com?
Find items by column value (e.g., "all items where Status = In Progress and Owner = Sarah"). For triage workflows or for "auto-find the matching item to update".
What inputs does Search Monday.com Items require?
Required: Board ID, Search Term. 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 Monday.com 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 Monday.com Items support batch operations?
Yes. Run Search Monday.com Items inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Monday.com's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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