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ActionMattermostUpdated May 2026
How do I post to a Mattermost channel?
Short answer: Drop the "Mattermost → Send 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.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Channel ID channel_id | string | Required | Channel ID. Example: abcdef1234567890 |
Message message | string | Required | Message text (supports Markdown) |
Thread Root ID root_id | string | Optional | Post 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.
More actions
Other Mattermost actions.
Action
Get Mattermost User
Returns a user by ID with profile and team memberships. Useful for resolving user IDs to readable identity in downstream notifications.
ActionList Mattermost Channels
Returns channels in a team that the connected user can see. Useful for channel inventory and for resolving channel IDs at workflow setup.
ActionList Mattermost Teams
Returns teams the connected user is a member of. The base lookup for multi-team workspaces.
ActionList Mattermost Users
Returns users in a team or workspace. Useful for "ping every team member" fan-out workflows or for user directory sync.
ActionSearch Mattermost Posts
Full-text search with channel and date filters. For "find posts mentioning X" archive-search workflows.
ActionSend Mattermost DM
Sends a 1:1 or group DM by passing user IDs. Auto-creates the DM channel if needed. For "alert specific person" notification patterns.
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