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ActionPinterestUpdated May 2026
How do I create a Pinterest pin?
Short answer: Drop the "Pinterest → Create Pinterest Pin" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Board ID board_id | string | Required | The Board ID assigned by Pinterest. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label. |
Title title | string | Optional | — |
Description description | string | Optional | — |
Destination Link link | string | Optional | — |
Image URL image_url | string | Required | A fully qualified URL (https://...) for the image url. |
Alt Text alt_text | string | Optional | — |
Sample request
{"board_id": "{{trigger.board_id}}","title": "{{trigger.title}}","description": "{{trigger.description}}","link": "{{trigger.link}}","image_url": "e.g. https://example.com/path"}
Returns
{"id": "pin_abc","url": "https://pinterest.com/pin/abc","title": "Cool","board_id": "abc"}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Pinterest Pin.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Create Pinterest Pin.
What does the Create Pinterest Pin action do in Pinterest?
Publishes a pin to a board with image/video, title, description, destination URL. For "auto-pin new blog posts" content-distribution or e-commerce product pinning workflows.
What inputs does Create Pinterest Pin require?
Required: Board ID, Image URL. 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 Pinterest 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 Create Pinterest Pin support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Pinterest Pin inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Pinterest's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Pinterest actions.
Action
Get Pinterest Pin Analytics
Returns per-pin impression, save, click, and engagement metrics. For weekly pin-performance digests rolling up across multiple pins.
ActionList Pinterest Boards
Returns every board with name and pin count. Useful for resolving board IDs at workflow setup.
ActionList Pinterest Pins
Paginated pins on a board with engagement counts. For "best-performing pins" reporting workflows or inventory.
Send create pinterest pin from your workflows.
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