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ActionAWS S3Updated June 2026

How do I download a file from S3?

Short answer: You can download object in AWS S3 by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the AWS S3 Download Object action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Use this actionAll 5 AWS S3 actions
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Bucket Name
bucket
stringRequiredBucket Name
Object Key
key
stringRequiredObject Key. Example: images/photo.jpg
Sample request
{
  "bucket": "{{trigger.bucket}}",
  "key": "e.g. images/photo.jpg"
}
Returns
{
  "Body": "<binary content>",
  "ContentType": "image/jpeg",
  "ContentLength": 204800
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Download Object.

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

Gmail → AWS S3
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → AWS S3
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → AWS S3
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → AWS S3
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Download Object.

What does the Download Object action do in AWS S3?
Downloads an object (file) from an S3 bucket by key. Large objects should usually be streamed via a presigned URL rather than buffered into a workflow step.
What inputs does Download Object require?
Required: Bucket Name, Object Key. 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 AWS S3 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 Download Object support batch operations?
Yes. Run Download Object inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles AWS S3's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other AWS S3 actions.

Action
Create Bucket
Creates a new S3 bucket in the chosen region. Bucket names are globally unique across all AWS accounts, so pick something account-prefixed; default ACL is private.
Action
Delete Object
Deletes a single object (file) from an S3 bucket by key. If versioning is enabled on the bucket, this just creates a delete marker; specify a VersionId to actually remove a version.
Action
List Buckets
Lists all S3 buckets in your AWS account, regardless of region. Used to populate a bucket picker or for audit/compliance reports.
Action
List Objects
Lists objects in an S3 bucket, optionally scoped by prefix (folder). Returns up to 1000 keys per page; paginate with ContinuationToken for large buckets.