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ActionWebflowUpdated June 2026

How do I create a Webflow CMS item from a workflow?

Short answer: You can create cms item in Webflow by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Webflow Create CMS Item action to a workflow, map its 6 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Create CMS Item in Webflow — start free All 6 Webflow actions
Create CMS Item in Webflow — 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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Collection ID
collection_id
stringRequiredCollection ID. Example: 63a...abc
Name
name
stringRequiredThe item name (maps to the Name field in Webflow)
Slug
slug
stringOptionalURL slug for the item. Auto-generated if empty.
Fields (JSON)
fields
stringOptionalAdditional CMS fields as JSON. Keys must match your collection schema.
Archived
isArchived
optionsOptionalArchived. Options: No, Yes
Draft
isDraft
optionsOptionalDraft. Options: No (published), Yes (draft)
Sample request
{
  "collection_id": "e.g. 63a...abc",
  "name": "e.g. New Blog Post",
  "slug": "e.g. new-blog-post",
  "fields": "{\"post-body\": \"<p>Content here</p>\", \"author\": \"John\"}",
  "isArchived": "{{trigger.isArchived}}"
}
Returns
{
  "id": "item123",
  "isDraft": false,
  "fieldData": {
    "name": "New Blog Post",
    "slug": "new-blog-post"
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create CMS Item.

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

Gmail → Webflow
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Webflow
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Webflow
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Webflow
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Create CMS Item.

What does the Create CMS Item action do in Webflow?
Creates a new item in a Webflow CMS collection with field values, draft/live flag, and SEO metadata. Use to feed AI-generated articles or to mirror content from another CMS into Webflow.
What inputs does Create CMS Item require?
Required: Collection ID, Name. 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 Webflow 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 CMS Item support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create CMS Item inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Webflow's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Webflow actions.

Action
Delete CMS Item
Deletes an item from a Webflow CMS collection. The site still needs a publish to make the deletion live on the production domain.
Action
Get CMS Item
Retrieves a single item from a Webflow CMS collection by ID with all of its field values. Used to enrich a trigger payload or render previews.
Action
List CMS Items
Lists items in a Webflow CMS collection with their field values. Useful for content audits, batch updates, or for piping the catalog into search.
Action
List Collections
Lists all CMS collections for a Webflow site with their field schema. Use as the first step in any flow that picks a collection.
Action
Update CMS Item
Updates an item in a Webflow CMS collection: field values, draft/live status, and SEO metadata. Site still needs a publish to push changes to production.
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