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TriggerNetlifyReal-timeUpdated May 2026

When does Netlify fire on new deploys?

Short answer: Drop the "NetlifyNetlify Deploy Created" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Netlify, 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
Netlify Deploy Created
When the matching event happens
watch for deploy creatednew deploynew deploy createdon deploy createdwhen deploy createddeploy addedwhen a new deploy is started on netlify
What this trigger returns
for the curious

You 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": "deploy_123",
"event": "deploy_created",
"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.

FieldTypeExample
idstring"deploy_123"
eventstring"deploy_created"
statestring"building"
branchstring"main"
FAQ

Questions about Netlify Deploy Created.

How does the Netlify Deploy Created trigger work in Netlify?
Fires when a new deploy is created (queued or building). For comprehensive deploy-history tracking workflows.
Is the Netlify Deploy Created trigger real-time?
Yes. Netlify Deploy Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Netlify.
What data does Netlify Deploy Created 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 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 Netlify admin permissions to use Netlify Deploy Created?
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.
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