ActionStrapiUpdated June 2026

How do I create a Strapi entry?

Short answer: You can create strapi entry in Strapi by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Strapi Create Strapi Entry action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs 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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Create Strapi Entry in Strapi — start free

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
Content Type (plural) content_type	string	Required	API ID of the content type in plural form
Entry Data (JSON) data	string	Required	JSON object with field values matching your content type schema

Sample request

{
  "content_type": "e.g. articles",
  "data": "{\"title\": \"New Article\", \"body\": \"Content here...\", \"published\": true}"
}

Returns

{
  "data": {
    "id": 1,
    "attributes": {
      "body": "Content here...",
      "title": "New Article",
      "createdAt": "2025-01-15T12:00:00.000Z"
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about Create Strapi Entry.

What does the Create Strapi Entry action do in Strapi?

Inserts a new entry into a Strapi content type. For "external content → push to Strapi CMS" sync workflows.

What inputs does Create Strapi Entry require?

Required: Content Type (plural), Entry Data (JSON). 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 Strapi 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 Create Strapi Entry support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create Strapi Entry inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Strapi's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

How do I create a Strapi entry?

The fields this action accepts.

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Strapi Entry.

Questions about Create Strapi Entry.

Other Strapi actions.