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Read and write rows in an external PostgreSQL database from workflows.

Explore 6 workflow actions for PostgreSQL, including account permissions and operation limits.

1 read action5 write actions
WORKFLOW ACTIONS

What you can configure.

Choose an action in the workflow builder, connect an account, and map its inputs. These actions are available in the catalog; your account access and a successful test determine whether they work for your setup.

Delete rows

Write

Delete rows matching one equality condition and return them.

Permissions and limits

Account permissions

  • DELETE on the table

A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.

Execute query

Write

Run parameterized SQL against the selected PostgreSQL database.

Permissions and limits

Account permissions

  • Privileges required by the SQL statement

Operation limits

  • SQL may change data. Use a database role with only the privileges this workflow needs.
  • A lost write response is marked uncertain and not repeated.

A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.

Insert or update row

Write

Insert one row, or update it at a unique conflict column.

Permissions and limits

Account permissions

  • INSERT and UPDATE on the table, UNIQUE constraint on the conflict column

A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.

Insert row

Write

Insert one row into a PostgreSQL table and return it.

Permissions and limits

Account permissions

  • INSERT on the table

A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.

Select rows

Read

Read up to 1000 rows from a PostgreSQL table.

Permissions and limits

Account permissions

  • SELECT on the table

Pagination: limited. Check the result for additional pages; a single action may not return every record.

Update rows

Write

Update rows matching one equality condition and return them.

Permissions and limits

Account permissions

  • UPDATE on the table

A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.

SETUP

Start with a controlled test.

01Connect the intended account

Use the account and permissions required for your process. Review the connection check before configuring a workflow action.

02Review inputs and access

Select a listed operation and map its required inputs. Use test records and add a human approval before writes that need review.

03Confirm the result

Inspect step outputs and confirm the result in PostgreSQL. A saved workflow is not a completed provider action.

Follow the workflow quickstart
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