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ActionTableauUpdated June 2026

How do I refresh a Tableau extract?

Short answer: You can refresh datasource in Tableau by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Tableau Refresh Datasource action to a workflow, map its 1 input from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Datasource ID
datasource_id
stringRequiredLUID of the datasource to refresh
Sample request
{
  "datasource_id": "{{trigger.datasource_id}}"
}
Returns
{
  "job": {
    "id": "job-abc",
    "mode": "Asynchronous",
    "type": "RefreshExtract",
    "createdAt": "2026-04-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Refresh Datasource.

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

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

Questions about Refresh Datasource.

What does the Refresh Datasource action do in Tableau?
Triggers an extract refresh for a Tableau datasource so dashboards pick up the latest data. Common pattern: kick this off from your ETL pipeline once the underlying warehouse load is complete.
What inputs does Refresh Datasource require?
Required: Datasource ID. 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 Tableau 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 Refresh Datasource support batch operations?
Yes. Run Refresh Datasource inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Tableau's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Renders a Tableau view (worksheet or dashboard) to a PNG image at the requested resolution. Great for embedding dashboards in emails, Slack posts, or PDF reports without exposing the live workbook.
Action
List Projects
Lists the projects (folders) on a Tableau site, the containers that hold workbooks and datasources. Typically used to build a project picker before publishing.
Action
List Views
Lists views (individual worksheets and dashboards) across the Tableau site, with their parent workbook IDs. Use this to enumerate dashboards before exporting images or building catalog UI.
Action
List Workbooks
Lists every workbook on the Tableau site with its project, owner, and tags. The standard starting point for any Tableau automation that operates on workbooks.
Action
Publish Workbook
Uploads a .twb or .twbx workbook to a Tableau site under the chosen project. Useful for CI/CD pipelines that promote workbooks from dev to prod without manual upload.
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