ActionGoogle GeminiUpdated May 2026

How do I count tokens for a Gemini prompt?

Short answer: Drop the "Google Gemini → Count Gemini Tokens" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 6 Google Gemini 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
Model model	options	Required	Model. Options: Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash
Text text	string	Required	Text (required)

Sample request

{
  "model": "{{trigger.model}}",
  "text": "{{trigger.text}}"
}

Returns

{
  "totalTokens": 10
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Count Gemini Tokens.

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

Gmail → Google Gemini

1 Gmail triggers

Slack → Google Gemini

13 Slack triggers

Google Sheets → Google Gemini

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Google Gemini

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Count Gemini Tokens.

What does the Count Gemini Tokens action do in Google Gemini?

Returns the token count for a prompt before submitting. Useful for "is this prompt too long for the context window?" pre-flight checks on long-document workflows.

What inputs does Count Gemini Tokens require?

Required: Model, Text. 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 Google Gemini 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 Count Gemini Tokens support batch operations?

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

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