ActionPostHogUpdated May 2026

How do I push an event to PostHog?

Short answer: Drop the "PostHog → PostHog Capture Event" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 2 PostHog actions

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
Event Name event	string	Required	Event Name. Example: user_signed_up
Distinct ID distinct_id	string	Required	Unique identifier for the user
Properties properties	json	Optional	Properties. (JSON object). e.g. "{ "plan": "pro", "source": "organic" }"

Sample request

{
  "event": "e.g. user_signed_up",
  "distinct_id": "{{trigger.distinct_id}}",
  "properties": "{ \"plan\": \"pro\", \"source\": \"organic\" }"
}

Returns

{
  "status": 1
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for PostHog Capture Event.

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

Google Sheets → PostHog

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → PostHog

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about PostHog Capture Event.

What does the PostHog Capture Event action do in PostHog?

Sends a behavioural event with distinct_id, event_type, properties, $set for user property updates. The server-side hook for events that don't fire from PostHog's browser SDK.

What inputs does PostHog Capture Event require?

Required: Event Name, Distinct ID. 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 PostHog 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 PostHog Capture Event support batch operations?

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

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