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ActionMattermostUpdated May 2026

How do I post to a Mattermost channel?

Short answer: Drop the "MattermostSend Mattermost Channel Message" 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
Channel ID
channel_id
stringRequiredChannel ID. Example: abcdef1234567890
Message
message
stringRequiredMessage text (supports Markdown)
Thread Root ID
root_id
stringOptionalPost ID to reply to (creates a threaded reply)
Sample request
{
"channel_id": "e.g. abcdef1234567890",
"message": "e.g. Build #42 deployed successfully :white_check_mark:",
"root_id": "e.g. post123abc"
}
Returns
{
"id": "post123",
"message": "Build deployed!",
"create_at": 1700000000000,
"channel_id": "abcdef123"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Send Mattermost Channel Message.

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

FAQ

Questions about Send Mattermost Channel Message.

What does the Send Mattermost Channel Message action do in Mattermost?
Posts a message to a specific channel with optional attachments (Slack-attachment-style cards). The base hook for "external event → post to team channel" workflows.
What inputs does Send Mattermost Channel Message require?
Required: Channel ID, Message. 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 Send Mattermost Channel Message support batch operations?
Yes. Run Send Mattermost Channel Message 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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