ActionTableauUpdated September 2026

How do I refresh a Tableau extract?

Short answer: You can refresh datasource in Tableau by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Tableau Refresh Datasource 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
Datasource ID datasource_id	string	Required	LUID of the datasource to refresh

Sample request

{
  "datasource_id": "{{trigger.datasource_id}}"
}

Returns

{
  "job": {
    "id": "job-abc",
    "mode": "Asynchronous",
    "type": "RefreshExtract",
    "createdAt": "2026-04-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Refresh Datasource.

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

Google Sheets → Tableau

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Tableau

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Refresh Datasource.

What does the Refresh Datasource action do in Tableau?

Triggers an extract refresh for a Tableau datasource so dashboards pick up the latest data. Common pattern: kick this off from your ETL pipeline once the underlying warehouse load is complete.

What inputs does Refresh Datasource require?

Required: Datasource 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 Tableau returns an error?

The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Tableau 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 Refresh Datasource support batch operations?

Run Refresh Datasource 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 Tableau's rate limits.

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