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ActionGoogle SheetsUpdated June 2026

How do I find Google Sheets in my Drive by name?

Short answer: You can search spreadsheets in Google Sheets by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Google Sheets Search Spreadsheets action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Search Spreadsheets in Google Sheets — start free All 9 Google Sheets actions
Search Spreadsheets in Google Sheets — start free
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Search Query
query
stringOptionalSearch spreadsheets by name
Limit
limit
numberOptionalMaximum results (max 50)
Sample request
{
  "query": "{{trigger.query}}",
  "limit": "{{trigger.limit}}"
}
Returns
{
  "files": [
    {
      "id": "1abc",
      "name": "Sales Tracker",
      "modifiedTime": "2026-04-19T10:00:00Z"
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Spreadsheets.

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 Search Spreadsheets.

What does the Search Spreadsheets action do in Google Sheets?
Searches Google Sheets spreadsheets in your Drive by name. Used to populate a spreadsheet picker without listing every file in Drive.
What inputs does Search Spreadsheets require?
Search Spreadsheets has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.
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 Search Spreadsheets support batch operations?
Yes. Run Search Spreadsheets inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand 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).
Action
Append 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.
Action
Clear Values
Clears all values from a range in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Formatting and validation rules are preserved; only the cell values are removed.
Action
Create 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.
Action
Get 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.
Action
Get Values
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).
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