ActionSalesforceUpdated September 2026

How do I run a SOQL query in Salesforce?

Short answer: You can salesforce soql query in Salesforce by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Salesforce Salesforce SOQL Query action to a workflow, map its 1 input from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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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
SOQL Query q	string	Required	Salesforce Object Query Language expression

Sample request

{
  "q": "e.g. SELECT Id, FirstName, LastName, Email FROM Contact WHERE CreatedDate = THIS_MONTH LIMIT 50"
}

Returns

{
  "done": true,
  "records": [
    {
      "Id": "003Dn00000XXXXX",
      "Email": "john@example.com",
      "LastName": "Doe",
      "FirstName": "John"
    }
  ],
  "totalSize": 2
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Salesforce SOQL Query.

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

Google Sheets → Salesforce

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Salesforce

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Salesforce SOQL Query.

What does the Salesforce SOQL Query action do in Salesforce?

Runs a SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language) statement. The power-user escape hatch for complex multi-object queries with relationships, aggregations, and filters that typed actions don't express.

What inputs does Salesforce SOQL Query require?

Required: SOQL 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 Salesforce returns an error?

The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Salesforce 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 Salesforce SOQL Query support batch operations?

Run Salesforce SOQL Query 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 Salesforce's rate limits.

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