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KActionKling AIUpdated May 2026

How do I generate a video with Kling?

Short answer: Drop the "Kling AIKling Generate Video" 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
Prompt
prompt
stringRequiredPrompt (required)
Model
model_name
optionsOptionalModel. Options: Kling V2.1 (best), Kling V2 Master, Kling V1.6
Duration
duration
optionsOptionalDuration. Options: 5s, 10s
Aspect Ratio
aspect_ratio
optionsOptionalAspect Ratio. Options: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
Sample request
{
"prompt": "{{trigger.prompt}}",
"model_name": "{{trigger.model_name}}",
"duration": "{{trigger.duration}}",
"aspect_ratio": "{{trigger.aspect_ratio}}"
}
Returns
{
"code": 0,
"data": {
"task_id": "task-abc123",
"task_status": "submitted"
},
"message": "SUCCEED"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Kling Generate Video.

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

FAQ

Questions about Kling Generate Video.

What does the Kling Generate Video action do in Kling AI?
Text-to-video with strong character/motion coherence — competitive with Runway Gen-3 and Luma Dream Machine. Async with polling; use webhook callback for production.
What inputs does Kling Generate Video require?
Required: Prompt. 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 Kling AI 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 Kling Generate Video support batch operations?
Yes. Run Kling Generate Video inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Kling AI's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Kling AI actions.

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