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ActionOutlineUpdated May 2026
How do I search Outline documents?
Short answer: Drop the "Outline → Search Outline Documents" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Query query | string | Required | — |
Limit limit | string | Optional | — |
Sample request
{"query": "{{trigger.query}}","limit": "{{trigger.limit}}"}
Returns
{"data": [{"context": "...","document": {"id": "doc_abc","url": "/doc/spec","title": "Spec"}}]}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Outline Documents.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Search Outline Documents.
What does the Search Outline Documents action do in Outline?
Full-text search across docs the user can read. For RAG-style "agent grounds answer in team wiki" workflows.
What inputs does Search Outline Documents require?
Required: Query. 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 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 Search Outline Documents support batch operations?
Yes. Run Search Outline Documents inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Outline's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Outline actions.
Action
Create Outline Document
Creates a new markdown document in a specific collection. Optional parent document for hierarchy. For "auto-publish meeting notes to wiki" or "doc-as-code from Git" workflows.
ActionGet Outline Document
Returns a document by ID with markdown content and metadata. The standard lookup before update or for cross-system publishing.
ActionList Outline Collections
Returns every collection (top-level docs container) the user can see. Useful for resolving collection IDs at workflow setup.
ActionUpdate Outline Document
Updates markdown content. Optional append=true mode adds to existing content with a separator (useful for daily-log docs).
Send search outline documents from your workflows.
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