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ActionGoogle SheetsUpdated May 2026
How do I read a range of data from Google Sheets?
Short answer: Drop the "Google Sheets → Get 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.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Spreadsheet ID spreadsheet_id | string | Required | Spreadsheet ID. Example: 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms |
Range range | string | Required | Sheet 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.
More actions
Other Google Sheets actions.
Action
Add Sheet Tab
Adds a new sheet tab to an existing Google Sheets spreadsheet with optional title and grid dimensions. Used for templated reporting (a tab per month/customer).
ActionAppend Row
Appends a new row of data to a Google Sheets spreadsheet at the end of the data range. The simplest write action; pair with the sheet name in A1 notation.
ActionClear Values
Clears all values from a range in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Formatting and validation rules are preserved; only the cell values are removed.
ActionCreate Spreadsheet
Creates a new Google Sheets spreadsheet with title and initial sheet tabs. Used for templated reporting that auto-provisions a sheet per period or customer.
ActionGet Spreadsheet
Returns metadata about a Google Sheets spreadsheet including its sheets, properties, and named ranges. Used to validate a spreadsheet exists or to enumerate tabs.
ActionList Sheet Tabs
Lists all sheet tabs in a Google Sheets spreadsheet with their IDs and titles. Used to populate a tab picker before reading or writing.
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