TriggerMonday.comReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Monday.com fire on status changes?
Short answer: Drop the "Monday.com → Monday.com Item Status Changed" 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 Status Changed
When the matching event happens
when item status changesstatus changed mondaymonday trigger status change
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": "Feature request","column_values": [{"id": "status","text": "Done","value": "{\"index\":1}"}]}
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 | "Feature request" |
| column_values | array | [{"id":"status","text":"Done","value":"{\"index\":1}"}] |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Monday.com Item Status Changed.
FAQ
Questions about Monday.com Item Status Changed.
How does the Monday.com Item Status Changed trigger work in Monday.com?
Fires when an item's status column transitions. The granular hook for "status changed to Done → trigger downstream automation" workflows.
Is the Monday.com Item Status Changed trigger real-time?
Yes. Monday.com Item Status Changed 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 Status Changed 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 Status Changed 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 Status Changed?
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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