Node: Set Column Value

The Set column value node (set_column_value) writes a value into a column on the item that triggered the board automation. It's the general-purpose cell-editing action; there are also focused variants for dates (Set a date) and people (Assign a person).

When to use it

• Mark a status, a text, or a number on the item automatically when a board event happens.
• Fill a field derived from an earlier automation step.

Requirements

• Used inside a Board automation (not the general chat/CRM workflow canvas): the item that triggered the rule must be in context.
• The chosen column must belong to the same board and the same level (item or subitem) as the item.

Configuration

• Column (required): any column on the board other than the primary column.
• Value: the value to write. Two shortcuts are supported: {{today}} (today's date) and {{now}} (current date and time); leaving the value blank clears the cell.

Example

Board automation "When moved to Done" → Set column value node with Column = Billing status, Value = Invoiced.

Tips

• If the column is a date column, use the dedicated Set a date node instead (it has today / today + N days / explicit date modes).
• If the column is a person column, use Assign a person instead of this node.

Troubleshooting

• "Column not on board": the chosen column doesn't belong to the item's board; re-select it.
• The step silently skips if the chosen column is on a different level (item vs. subitem) than the item that triggered the rule.