TriggerMonday.comReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Monday.com fire on new items?
Short answer: Drop the "Monday.com → Monday.com Item Created" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Monday.com, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
Monday.com Item Created
When the matching event happens
when item creatednew item mondaymonday trigger item created
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"id": "9876543210","name": "New Bug Report","board": {"id": "1234567890"},"created_at": "2026-04-12T10:00:00Z"}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| id | string | "9876543210" |
| name | string | "New Bug Report" |
| board | object | { … } |
| board.id | string | "1234567890" |
| created_at | string | "2026-04-12T10:00:00Z" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Monday.com Item Created.
FAQ
Questions about Monday.com Item Created.
How does the Monday.com Item Created trigger work in Monday.com?
Fires when a new item (row) is added to a board. The base hook for "new item → fan out to other tools" or "new task added → create matching Linear issue" cross-tracker sync.
Is the Monday.com Item Created trigger real-time?
Yes. Monday.com Item Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Monday.com.
What data does Monday.com Item Created return?
The full event payload from Monday.com. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Monday.com Item Created so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Monday.com admin permissions to use Monday.com Item Created?
For most Monday.com accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Monday.com plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Monday.com's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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