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ActionMonday.comUpdated May 2026
How do I update a Monday.com column value?
Short answer: Drop the "Monday.com → Update Monday.com Item Column" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Board ID board_id | string | Required | The Board ID assigned by Monday. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label. |
Item ID item_id | string | Required | The Item ID assigned by Monday. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label. |
Column ID column_id | string | Required | Column ID. Example: status |
Value (JSON) value | string | Required | Value (JSON). e.g. "{"label":"Done"}" |
Sample request
{"board_id": "{{trigger.board_id}}","item_id": "{{trigger.item_id}}","column_id": "e.g. status","value": "{\"label\":\"Done\"}"}
Returns
{"data": {"change_column_value": {"id": "9876543210"}}}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update Monday.com Item Column.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Update Monday.com Item Column.
What does the Update Monday.com Item Column action do in Monday.com?
Updates a specific column value on an item. For cascading workflows ("PR merged → set status to Done") or for sync workflows mirroring external state.
What inputs does Update Monday.com Item Column require?
Required: Board ID, Item ID, Column ID, Value (JSON). 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 Update Monday.com Item Column support batch operations?
Yes. Run Update Monday.com Item Column inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Monday.com's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Monday.com actions.
Action
Create Monday.com Group
Groups are organisational dividers within a board (sections of items). For "new sprint → create the sprint group, populate with backlog items" workflow automation.
ActionCreate Monday.com Item
Adds a row to a board with column values. For "external event → log to project board" workflows. Column values are typed per column kind (status, person, date, text, number).
ActionDelete Monday.com Item
Removes an item. Irreversible. For cleanup workflows or for "duplicate cleanup" maintenance.
ActionGet Monday.com Board
Returns board details — columns, groups, items count. Useful for resolving column IDs at workflow setup.
ActionGet Monday.com Item
Returns an item by ID with all column values. The standard lookup for "what's the current state of this item" before downstream decisions.
ActionList Monday.com Boards
Returns paginated boards in the workspace. Useful for resolving board IDs at workflow setup.
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