ActionPostHogUpdated September 2026
How do I push an event to PostHog?
Short answer: You can posthog capture event in PostHog by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the PostHog PostHog Capture Event action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.
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.
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 run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message PostHog returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.
Does PostHog Capture Event support batch operations?
Run PostHog Capture Event inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within PostHog's rate limits.
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