ActionGoogle DriveUpdated May 2026

How do I list files from Google Drive?

Short answer: Drop the "Google Drive → List Files" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 8 Google Drive actions

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
Search Query q	string	Optional	Drive search query (e.g. name contains 'report' and mimeType='application/pdf')
Page Size pageSize	string	Optional	Page Size. e.g. "20"
Order By orderBy	string	Optional	Order By. Example: modifiedTime desc
Fields fields	string	Optional	Fields to include in response

Sample request

{
  "q": "e.g. name contains 'report'",
  "pageSize": "20",
  "orderBy": "e.g. modifiedTime desc",
  "fields": "files(id,name,mimeType,webViewLink,modifiedTime)"
}

Returns

{
  "files": [
    {
      "id": "file123",
      "name": "Q1 Report.pdf",
      "mimeType": "application/pdf",
      "webViewLink": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/file123/view",
      "modifiedTime": "2025-01-15T12:00:00.000Z"
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Files.

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

Google Sheets → Google Drive

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Google Drive

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about List Files.

What does the List Files action do in Google Drive?

Lists files and folders from Google Drive with optional Drive query (q parameter). Use to enumerate everything in a folder or to find files by name/mimeType.

What inputs does List Files require?

List Files has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.

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 Google Drive 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 List Files support batch operations?

Yes. Run List Files inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Google Drive's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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