ActionMattermostUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch a Mattermost user?

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

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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
User ID userId	string	Required	Use 'me' for current user

Sample request

{
  "userId": "{{trigger.userId}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "user123",
  "email": "john@company.com",
  "roles": "system_user",
  "username": "john.doe",
  "last_name": "Doe",
  "first_name": "John"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Mattermost User.

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

Google Sheets → Mattermost

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Mattermost

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Mattermost User.

What does the Get Mattermost User action do in Mattermost?

Returns a user by ID with profile and team memberships. Useful for resolving user IDs to readable identity in downstream notifications.

What inputs does Get Mattermost User require?

Required: User 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 Mattermost 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 Mattermost User support batch operations?

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

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