## Event reference

URL: https://docs.atlan.com/product/capabilities/build-apps/sdks/python/events/references

> Reference for Atlan event triggers and payload types in the Python SDK (pyatlan). Understand which metadata activities trigger events and event payload structures.

# Event reference

Atlan produces events when activities such as asset creation, updates, deletions, tagging, and lineage changes occur. Each activity maps to one or more event payload types. Use the references below to understand what triggers an event and what each payload contains.

_Last updated: 15 May 2026._

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