ActionOutlineUpdated May 2026

What Outline collections exist?

Short answer: Drop the "Outline → List Outline Collections" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 5 Outline actions

Sample request

{}

Returns

{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "col_abc",
      "name": "Engineering"
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Outline Collections.

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

Google Sheets → Outline

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Outline

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about List Outline Collections.

What does the List Outline Collections action do in Outline?

Returns every collection (top-level docs container) the user can see. Useful for resolving collection IDs at workflow setup.

What inputs does List Outline Collections require?

List Outline Collections has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.

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 Outline 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 List Outline Collections support batch operations?

Yes. Run List Outline Collections inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Outline's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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