# Set custom fields from saved searches

> Automation rules can now use a saved search to update custom fields with more precise conditions. See what changed in Sift AI and how it helps social care teams.

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Last updated: 2026-06-29

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## Set custom fields from saved searches

Automation rules can now use a saved search to update custom fields with more precise conditions.

## What changed

- Match a search and write the result to a field.
- Use regular expressions when a simple match is not enough.

[Explore social care automation](https://www.getsift.ai/social-support/) [Learn about Sift workflows](https://docs.getsift.ai/docs/automate/workflows)

SIFT / AUTOMATIONS Automation

 **Custom fields** Search becomes action

## More Automation updates

### [Your agents, in one place](https://www.getsift.ai/changelog/2026-10-19-your-agents-in-one-place/)

### [More useful case macros](https://www.getsift.ai/changelog/2026-10-19-more-useful-case-macros/)

### [Save agent answers in custom fields](https://www.getsift.ai/changelog/2026-10-15-save-agent-answers-in-custom-fields/)

October 15, 2026 Automation