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ActionAnthropicUpdated May 2026

How do I get metadata about an Anthropic uploaded file?

Short answer: Drop the "AnthropicGet File" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
File ID
file_id
stringRequiredFile ID. Example: file-abc123
Sample request
{
"file_id": "e.g. file-abc123"
}
Returns
{
"id": "file-abc123",
"type": "file",
"filename": "report.pdf",
"mime_type": "application/pdf",
"created_at": "2026-04-17T10:00:00Z",
"size_bytes": 204800,
"downloadable": true
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get File.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Get File.

What does the Get File action do in Anthropic?
Returns metadata about an uploaded file (filename, mime type, size, created_at). Use to verify an upload succeeded or to render a file picker.
What inputs does Get File require?
Required: File ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Anthropic returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get File support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get File inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Anthropic's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Anthropic actions.

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