> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.contextual.io/documentation-and-resources/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.contextual.io/documentation-and-resources/components-and-data/object-types/using-object-types-in-flows.md). # Using Object Types in Flows Within the [Flow Editor](/documentation-and-resources/components-and-data/flows/node-red-flow-editor.md), you will find a section in the Node Palette titled **"object"** which contains several custom node types for working with your Contextual Object Types and Records.


search object	Query, filter, sort, and return matching Records of the specified Object Type to your Flow.	node-search-object.png	Search Object
get object	Retrieve the details of a Record of the specified Object Type using its primaryKey (Object Id).	node-get-object.png	Get Object
create object	Create a new Record of the specified Object Type by specifying the input from other parts of your Flow.	node-create-object.png	Create Object
patch object	Apply a patch to a specific Record of an Object Type, which does not require a complete representation.	node-patch-object.png	Patch Object
put object	Replace an existing Record of an Object Type, with entirely new content, requiring a complete representation.	node-put-object.png	Put Object
delete object	Delete a Record of the specified Object Type using its primaryKey (Object Id).	node-delete-object.png	Delete Object
run action	Cause a defined Object Type Action to be run for the Record you specify using its primaryKey (Object Id).	node-run-action.png	Run Action

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