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Maximum 50 rows with PostgreSQL?


Hi,

we want to use Zapier to automate a few tasks, based on the “New Row” or “New or Updated Row” PostgreSQL triggers. We’ve now read that these triggers will only return 50 rows with each poll – is that true? That would make it quite useless for us. Any tipps?

Here’s the article we’ve found: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496037193997-Common-Problems-with-PostgreSQL#existing-columns-causing-an-error-when-using-custom-query-0-0

Thanks!

Stefan   

Best answer by Troy Tessalone

Hi @iamstef 

You may have to explore using APIs to get the data:

https://community.zapier.com/show-tell-5/resources-how-to-use-app-apis-in-zap-steps-29522

 

Some new rows didn't Trigger my Zap

When using the "New Row" Trigger, each poll captures the 50 most recent rows. That means if more than 50 rows are added in a polling interval (5 or 15 minutes depending on your plan), some data will be lost.

If you need to capture more than 50 rows at a time, you'll want to add them to your database in batches—no more than 50 records at a time every 5 or 15 minutes (depending on your plan).

 
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Troy Tessalone
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Hi @iamstef 

You may have to explore using APIs to get the data:

https://community.zapier.com/show-tell-5/resources-how-to-use-app-apis-in-zap-steps-29522

 

Some new rows didn't Trigger my Zap

When using the "New Row" Trigger, each poll captures the 50 most recent rows. That means if more than 50 rows are added in a polling interval (5 or 15 minutes depending on your plan), some data will be lost.

If you need to capture more than 50 rows at a time, you'll want to add them to your database in batches—no more than 50 records at a time every 5 or 15 minutes (depending on your plan).

 

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  • March 21, 2024

@Troy Tessalone Thanks! I will check out what APIs can do for us. 


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  • November 27, 2024

@Troy Tessalone - Do you know if that limitation is only for the “New Row” trigger only or does that limitation apply to the “New or Updated Row” trigger as well?

Appreciate your help!


Troy Tessalone
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@ChrisJa 

Honestly, not sure.

Best to try opening a ticket with Zapier Support for possible clarity: https://zapier.com/app/get-help


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  • November 27, 2024

Appreciate it ​@Troy Tessalone! I put in a ticket and they confirmed that it applies to the “New or Updated Row” trigger as well. I’ve asked that they update that help resource to specify that to help others out as well!