ActionPostHogUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch a PostHog person?

Short answer: Drop the "PostHog → Get PostHog Person" 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
Distinct ID distinct_id	string	Required	Distinct ID

Sample request

{
  "distinct_id": "{{trigger.distinct_id}}"
}

Returns

{
  "results": [
    {
      "id": "person123",
      "created_at": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z",
      "properties": {
        "email": "user@example.com",
        "$browser": "Chrome"
      },
      "distinct_ids": [
        "user@example.com"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get PostHog Person.

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 Get PostHog Person.

What does the Get PostHog Person action do in PostHog?

Returns a person record by distinct_id with all properties. Useful for "what does PostHog know about this user" enrichment workflows.

What inputs does Get PostHog Person require?

Required: 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 Get PostHog Person support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get PostHog Person 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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