TriggerNetlifyReal-timeUpdated June 2026

When does Netlify fire on deploy start?

Short answer: In TinyCommand, add the Netlify Netlify Deploy Building trigger to a workflow and publish. It listens through a Netlify webhook and fires your workflow within seconds of the event, with no polling and no code. Add a filter if you only want some events to start a run.

Trigger workflows on Netlify Deploy Building in Netlify — start free All 5 Netlify triggers

Trigger workflows on Netlify Deploy Building in Netlify — start free

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

Netlify Deploy Building

When the matching event happens

when a deploy starts buildingon deploy buildingwhen deploy buildingwatch for deploy buildingnew deploy building

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. TinyCommand 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": "deploy_123",
  "event": "deploy_building",
  "state": "building",
  "branch": "main"
}

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	"deploy_123"
event	string	"deploy_building"
state	string	"building"
branch	string	"main"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Netlify Deploy Building.

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FAQ

Questions about Netlify Deploy Building.

How does the Netlify Deploy Building trigger work in Netlify?

Fires when a deploy enters the building state. For "deploy started → update status page, notify team" workflows.

Is the Netlify Deploy Building trigger real-time?

Yes. Netlify Deploy Building uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Netlify.

What data does Netlify Deploy Building return?

The full event payload from Netlify. 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 Netlify Deploy Building 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 Netlify admin permissions to use Netlify Deploy Building?

For most Netlify accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Netlify plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Netlify's docs if the trigger fails to register.