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ActionTwistUpdated May 2026

How do I start a Twist thread?

Short answer: Drop the "TwistCreate Thread" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Channel ID
channel_id
stringRequiredThe Channel ID assigned by Twist. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Title
title
stringRequired
First Message (Markdown)
content
stringRequired
Sample request
{
"channel_id": "{{trigger.channel_id}}",
"title": "{{trigger.title}}",
"content": "{{trigger.content}}"
}
Returns
{
"id": 7777,
"title": "RFC",
"channel_id": 1
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Thread.

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

FAQ

Questions about Create Thread.

What does the Create Thread action do in Twist?
Starts a new thread inside a Twist channel with a title and opening message. Threads are the primary unit of conversation in Twist (one topic per thread).
What inputs does Create Thread require?
Required: Channel ID, Title, First Message (Markdown). 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 Twist 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 Thread support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Thread inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Twist's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Twist actions.

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