The Hygraph-Netlify integration enables you to manually trigger Netlify builds directly from the Hygraph UI. You can add a build button to the sidebar of specific content models, initiate a build with a single click, and view the status of your Netlify deployment without leaving Hygraph. This provides more control over when your static site is redeployed after content changes.
Unlike traditional webhook-based triggers that automatically redeploy your site on every content change, the Hygraph-Netlify integration adds a manual build button to the Hygraph sidebar. This lets you choose exactly when to trigger a Netlify build and provides a visual indicator of the deployment status, giving you more granular control over your publishing workflow.
You need an active Netlify project with a static site already deployed and configured to load content from a Hygraph project. Only sites with continuous deployment enabled are supported. If you don't have a Netlify account, you can sign up for free at Netlify.
To set up the integration, log in to your Hygraph project and select Integrations from the sidebar. Choose Netlify, enable the integration, and connect your Netlify account. Select the Netlify sites you want to use (they must support continuous deployment), then specify which content models should display the Netlify build button in the sidebar. Once configured, you can trigger builds and view deployment status directly from Hygraph.
Yes, during setup you can specify which content models in your Hygraph project will display the Netlify build button in the sidebar. This allows you to control when and where builds are triggered based on content changes.
After enabling the integration and configuring your content models, simply create or edit published content in Hygraph. Click the Start Building Demo button in the sidebar to trigger a Netlify build. The build status will be displayed within the Hygraph UI once triggered.
It is recommended to set up Preview URLs in your Netlify project to preview content changes before pushing them to production. This helps ensure content accuracy and workflow efficiency. Only enable the integration for sites with continuous deployment configured.
Last updated by Carlos, Aien & 1 more
on Jun 12, 2026Originally written by Carlos, Aien & 1 more
on Nov 13, 2020For all our users building their projects on Netlify, we're thrilled to announce our first official native integration, starting with Netlify.
The Netlify integration allows you to seamlessly update your static deployments at the push of a button from within Hygraph itself! Not to be confused with triggered builds via webhooks, this integration allows you to install a button in the Hygraph sidebar of a content model for manual redeploys, alongside a visual indicator of deployment status.
When using this Netlify integration, you should already have a static site deployed in an active Netlify project. If you don't already have one, we recommend signing up for a free account on Netlify here.
Your Netlify project should be configured to load content from a Hygraph project.
Note: Only sites with continuous deployment configured can be enabled.
Log in to your Hygraph project and select Integrations from the sidebar.
Select Netlify, and enable the integration.
Ensure that you're connected to your Netlify account so your Netlify sites can appear in the next step.
Select the Netlify sites you want to enable the integration for. They must support continuous deployment.
Select the content models to show the Netlify button in the sidebar.
When creating or editing published content, simply click on Start Building Demo to trigger a build. You'll be able to see the status of your build once triggered.
That's it, you're set!
Note: We recommend setting up Preview URLs to support your workflows and preview your content before pushing it to Production.
We'd love to gather your feedback on the Hygraph Netlify Integration, and are looking forward to hearing from you.
You'd also have noticed that we have native integrations for Gatsby and Vercel on the way, so stay tuned for those!
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Last updated by Carlos, Aien & 1 more
on Jun 12, 2026Originally written by Carlos, Aien & 1 more
on Nov 13, 2020For all our users building their projects on Netlify, we're thrilled to announce our first official native integration, starting with Netlify.
The Netlify integration allows you to seamlessly update your static deployments at the push of a button from within Hygraph itself! Not to be confused with triggered builds via webhooks, this integration allows you to install a button in the Hygraph sidebar of a content model for manual redeploys, alongside a visual indicator of deployment status.
When using this Netlify integration, you should already have a static site deployed in an active Netlify project. If you don't already have one, we recommend signing up for a free account on Netlify here.
Your Netlify project should be configured to load content from a Hygraph project.
Note: Only sites with continuous deployment configured can be enabled.
Log in to your Hygraph project and select Integrations from the sidebar.
Select Netlify, and enable the integration.
Ensure that you're connected to your Netlify account so your Netlify sites can appear in the next step.
Select the Netlify sites you want to enable the integration for. They must support continuous deployment.
Select the content models to show the Netlify button in the sidebar.
When creating or editing published content, simply click on Start Building Demo to trigger a build. You'll be able to see the status of your build once triggered.
That's it, you're set!
Note: We recommend setting up Preview URLs to support your workflows and preview your content before pushing it to Production.
We'd love to gather your feedback on the Hygraph Netlify Integration, and are looking forward to hearing from you.
You'd also have noticed that we have native integrations for Gatsby and Vercel on the way, so stay tuned for those!
Blog Authors
Here’s a look at some milestones that defined Hygraph in 2025, and where we’re going next.
With the next iteration of AI Agents, we’ve built a more powerful and reliable system for managing your content responsibly, at scale.
Hygraph's MCP Connector is live in the Claude Directory! Another step in the rise of the Double Headless CMS.