1. Automation Triggers
Airtable automations start with triggers: when a record is created, matches conditions, enters a view, or at scheduled times. Form submissions and button clicks can also trigger automations.
2. Available Actions
Actions include: send email, send Slack message, create/update records, run scripts, call webhooks, and connect to external apps. Chain multiple actions for complex workflows.
3. Scripting for Power Users
The Run Script action lets you write JavaScript for custom logic. Access record data, make calculations, call external APIs, and create sophisticated automations.
javascript
// Get the triggering record
let record = input.config();
// Calculate something
let total = record.quantity * record.price;
// Output for next action
output.set('total', total);Wrap-up
Airtable automations handle many use cases natively. For more complex integrations, combine with Make or Zapier using the webhook actions.