ActionGmailUpdated May 2026

How do I permanently delete a Gmail thread?

Short answer: Drop the "Gmail → Delete Thread" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 27 Gmail 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
Thread ID threadId	string	Required	Gmail thread ID — groups related messages. Find via List Threads.

Sample request

{
  "threadId": "e.g. 18a1b2c3d4e5f6"
}

Returns

{
  "success": true
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete Thread.

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

Slack → Gmail

13 Slack triggers

Google Sheets → Gmail

2 Google Sheets triggers

FAQ

Questions about Delete Thread.

What does the Delete Thread action do in Gmail?

Permanently deletes an email thread and all its messages. Bypasses Trash; use Trash Thread instead for the recoverable path.

What inputs does Delete Thread require?

Required: Thread ID. 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 Gmail 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 Delete Thread support batch operations?

Yes. Run Delete Thread inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Gmail's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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