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ActionGoogle GeminiUpdated May 2026

How do I call Gemini for text generation?

Short answer: Drop the "Google GeminiGemini Generate Content" 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
Model
model
optionsRequiredWhich Gemini model to use
Prompt
prompt
stringRequiredYour prompt
System Instruction
system_instruction
stringOptionalSystem-level guidance
Temperature
temperature
stringOptional0–2
Max Output Tokens
max_output_tokens
stringOptional2048
Top P
top_p
stringOptional0.95
Top K
top_k
stringOptional40
Sample request
{
"model": "{{trigger.model}}",
"prompt": "{{trigger.prompt}}",
"system_instruction": "{{trigger.system_instruction}}",
"temperature": "0.7",
"max_output_tokens": "2048"
}
Returns
{
"candidates": [
{
"content": {
"role": "model",
"parts": [
{
"text": "Sample response"
}
]
},
"finishReason": "STOP"
}
],
"usageMetadata": {
"totalTokenCount": 60,
"promptTokenCount": 10,
"candidatesTokenCount": 50
}
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Gemini Generate Content.

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

FAQ

Questions about Gemini Generate Content.

What does the Gemini Generate Content action do in Google Gemini?
Runs a multimodal completion (text, images, video, audio) against Gemini models. Supports system instruction, tools/function-calling, JSON mode, configurable safety settings. The base hook for any Gemini-based LLM workflow.
What inputs does Gemini Generate Content require?
Required: Model, Prompt. 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 Gemini Generate Content support batch operations?
Yes. Run Gemini Generate Content inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Google Gemini's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Google Gemini actions.

Send gemini generate content from your workflows.

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