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ActionGoogle SheetsUpdated May 2026

How do I read a range of data from Google Sheets?

Short answer: Drop the "Google SheetsGet Values" 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
Spreadsheet ID
spreadsheet_id
stringRequiredSpreadsheet ID. Example: 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms
Range
range
stringRequiredSheet and range in A1 notation
Sample request
{
"spreadsheet_id": "e.g. 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms",
"range": "e.g. Sheet1!A1:E10"
}
Returns
{
"range": "Sheet1!A1:E3",
"values": [
[
"Name",
"Email",
"Date"
],
[
"John",
"john@example.com",
"2025-01-15"
]
],
"majorDimension": "ROWS"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Values.

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

FAQ

Questions about Get Values.

What does the Get Values action do in Google Sheets?
Reads data from a range in a Google Sheets spreadsheet, with options for major-dimension (ROWS or COLUMNS) and value-render-option (formatted/unformatted/formula).
What inputs does Get Values require?
Required: Spreadsheet ID, Range. 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 Values support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Values 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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