Insert One MongoDB Document: MongoDB Atlas action

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
Database database	string	Required	—
Collection collection	string	Required	—
Document document	object	Required	JSON document to insert. Atlas auto-assigns `_id` if omitted.

Sample request

{
  "database": "{{trigger.database}}",
  "collection": "{{trigger.collection}}",
  "document": "{{trigger.document}}"
}

Returns

{
  "insertedId": "6a02b1f5c0e8b34d2a9c1234"
}

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

FAQ

Questions about Insert One MongoDB Document.

What does the Insert One MongoDB Document action do in MongoDB Atlas?

Inserts a single document into a collection. For bulk inserts, the bulk endpoint via HTTP action is much faster per-document.

What inputs does Insert One MongoDB Document require?

Required: Database, Collection, Document. 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 MongoDB Atlas 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 Insert One MongoDB Document support batch operations?

Yes. Run Insert One MongoDB Document inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles MongoDB Atlas's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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Action

Find MongoDB Documents

Returns documents matching a MongoDB filter from a specific collection. Standard MongoDB query syntax — supports comparison, set, boolean operators. For sync workflows or for "fetch this user's record" lookups.

Action

Update One MongoDB Document

Updates a single document by filter using update operators ($set, $inc, $push). Atomic at document level. For sync workflows that incrementally update Atlas-stored state.

How do I insert a MongoDB document?

The fields this action accepts.

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Insert One MongoDB Document.

Questions about Insert One MongoDB Document.

Other MongoDB Atlas actions.

Send insert one mongodb document from your workflows.