ActionSalesforceUpdated May 2026

How do I run a SOQL query in Salesforce?

Short answer: Drop the "Salesforce → Salesforce SOQL Query" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

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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 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 Salesforce SOQL Query support batch operations?

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

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