GlossaryConceptUpdated September 2026

Retry

noun · also: idempotency, rate-limit, action

What is retry?

A retry is an automatic re-attempt of a failed step in a workflow, usually after a brief backoff.

Definition

Full definition of retry

Retries make automations resilient to transient failures — a brief network outage, a third-party rate limit, a momentary 5xx error. In Tiny Command, HTTP steps retry automatically, and you can set your own retry count and delay. Permanent failures (4xx errors like 401, 403, 404) are rarely worth retrying because re-attempting won't fix the root cause.

In practice

Retry examples

Transient retry
An API returns a 502 to an HTTP step, the step retries automatically, succeeds, and the workflow continues.
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Apps that exemplify retry

See retry in action across real integrations.

FAQ

Common questions about retry

Can I customize retry behavior?
Yes — on an HTTP step you can set your own retry count and delay.

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