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GlossaryConceptUpdated May 2026

Dry Run

noun · also: workflow, sandbox, test

What is dry run?

A dry run executes a workflow without actually performing the actions — useful for testing without sending real emails, charging real cards, or notifying real customers.

Definition

Full definition of dry run

Tiny Command's dry-run mode logs what each action would do without calling external APIs. Critical when testing a new workflow against production data. Some actions (sends, charges, deletes) are especially dangerous to test live; dry-run lets you verify the data flow without side effects.

In practice

Dry Run examples

Dry-run output
Would call Stripe Refund with charge_id=ch_123, amount=1999 (skipped in dry-run)
Used by

Apps that exemplify dry run

See dry run in action across real integrations.

FAQ

Common questions about dry run

Does dry-run cost anything?
No — actions are skipped, so no API quota is used. Some transforms still run to validate data shape.
Can I dry-run in production?
Yes. Useful before a major change goes live. The workflow runs against real triggers but actions are skipped.