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ActionFrontUpdated May 2026
How do I send a Front message?
Short answer: Drop the "Front → Send Front Message" 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.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Channel ID channelId | string | Required | Channel ID |
To to | Required | To | |
Subject subject | string | Required | Message subject line. |
Body body | html | Required | Message body content. Plain text unless the API specifies HTML/markdown. |
Sample request
{"channelId": "{{trigger.channelId}}","to": "{{trigger.from}}","subject": "e.g. Quick update","body": "e.g. Hi there, thanks for reaching out."}
Returns
{"id": "msg_123","type": "email","subject": "Hello","created_at": 1712835600}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Send Front Message.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Send Front Message.
What does the Send Front Message action do in Front?
Posts a reply on a Front conversation. For new conversations on the same channel as previous interactions, Front routes via the existing channel automatically.
What inputs does Send Front Message require?
Required: Channel ID, To, Subject, Body. 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 Front 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 Send Front Message support batch operations?
Yes. Run Send Front Message inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Front's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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