ActionMongoDB AtlasUpdated May 2026

How do I query MongoDB documents?

Short answer: Drop the "MongoDB Atlas → Find MongoDB Documents" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 3 MongoDB Atlas actions

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
Database database	string	Required	myapp_prod
Collection collection	string	Required	users
Filter filter	object	Optional	MongoDB query filter. `{}` returns all. Use operators: `{"status":"active"}`, `{"age":{"$gt":18}}`, `{"tags":{"$in":["a","b"]}}`.
Projection projection	object	Optional	Fields to include/exclude: `{"_id":1, "name":1}` or `{"password":0}`.
Sort sort	object	Optional	`{"created_at":-1}` for desc, `1` for asc.
Limit limit	number	Optional	Max documents to return (Data API cap is 1000).
Skip skip	number	Optional	Offset for pagination.

Sample request

{
  "database": "myapp_prod",
  "collection": "users",
  "filter": "{{trigger.filter}}",
  "projection": "{{trigger.projection}}",
  "sort": "{{trigger.sort}}"
}

Returns

{
  "documents": [
    {
      "_id": "6a02b...",
      "name": "Jane",
      "email": "jane@example.com"
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Find MongoDB Documents.

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

Gmail → MongoDB Atlas

1 Gmail triggers

Slack → MongoDB Atlas

13 Slack triggers

Google Sheets → MongoDB Atlas

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → MongoDB Atlas

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Find MongoDB Documents.

What does the Find MongoDB Documents action do in MongoDB Atlas?

Returns documents matching a MongoDB filter from a specific collection. Standard MongoDB query syntax — supports comparison, set, boolean operators. For sync workflows or for "fetch this user's record" lookups.

What inputs does Find MongoDB Documents require?

Required: Database, Collection. 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 MongoDB Atlas 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 Find MongoDB Documents support batch operations?

Yes. Run Find MongoDB Documents inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles MongoDB Atlas's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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