TriggerTypefloReal-timeUpdated May 2026
How do I trigger when an author is added to my Typeflo blog?
Short answer: Drop the "Typeflo → New Author" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Typeflo, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
New Author
When the matching event happens
new authorauthor addedauthor created
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"id": "auth1","bio": "Tech writer","name": "Jane Doe","slug": "jane-doe","profile_image": "https://..."}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| id | string | "auth1" |
| bio | string | "Tech writer" |
| name | string | "Jane Doe" |
| slug | string | "jane-doe" |
| profile_image | string | "https://..." |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after New Author.
FAQ
Questions about New Author.
How does the New Author trigger work in Typeflo?
Fires when a new author is added to the Typeflo blog. Use it to welcome the author, provision related access elsewhere, or sync the bio to the team page.
Is the New Author trigger real-time?
Yes. New Author uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Typeflo.
What data does New Author return?
The full event payload from Typeflo. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter New Author so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Typeflo admin permissions to use New Author?
For most Typeflo accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Typeflo plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Typeflo's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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TriggerNew Tag
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TriggerPost Updated
Fires whenever an existing Typeflo post is updated. Use to re-share on social, bust caches in your CDN, or re-syndicate to your newsletter.
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