ActionGoogle SheetsUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch metadata for a Google Sheets spreadsheet?

Short answer: Drop the "Google Sheets → Get Spreadsheet" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 9 Google Sheets 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
Spreadsheet ID spreadsheet_id	string	Required	The ID from the spreadsheet URL (between /d/ and /edit)
Fields fields	string	Optional	Specific fields to return (leave empty for all metadata)

Sample request

{
  "spreadsheet_id": "e.g. 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms",
  "fields": "e.g. spreadsheetId,properties.title,sheets.properties"
}

Returns

{
  "sheets": [
    {
      "properties": {
        "index": 0,
        "title": "Sheet1",
        "sheetId": 0,
        "sheetType": "GRID",
        "gridProperties": {
          "rowCount": 1000,
          "columnCount": 26
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "properties": {
        "index": 1,
        "title": "Sheet2",
        "sheetId": 123,
        "sheetType": "GRID",
        "gridProperties": {
          "rowCount": 1000,
          "columnCount": 26
        }
      }
    }
  ],
  "properties": {
    "title": "Sales Tracker",
    "locale": "en_US",
    "defaultFormat": {}
  },
  "spreadsheetId": "1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms",
  "spreadsheetUrl": "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms/edit"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Spreadsheet.

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

Gmail → Google Sheets

1 Gmail triggers

Slack → Google Sheets

13 Slack triggers

HubSpot → Google Sheets

18 HubSpot triggers

Stripe → Google Sheets

10 Stripe triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Spreadsheet.

What does the Get Spreadsheet action do in Google Sheets?

Returns metadata about a Google Sheets spreadsheet including its sheets, properties, and named ranges. Used to validate a spreadsheet exists or to enumerate tabs.

What inputs does Get Spreadsheet require?

Required: Spreadsheet 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 Google Sheets 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 Get Spreadsheet support batch operations?

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

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