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ActionMessageBirdUpdated May 2026

How do I list MessageBird messages?

Short answer: Drop the "MessageBirdList MessageBird Messages" 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
Limit
limit
stringOptional
Sample request
{
"limit": "{{trigger.limit}}"
}
Returns
{
"items": [
{
"id": "msg_abc",
"body": "Hi",
"originator": "+1888"
}
],
"totalCount": 1
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List MessageBird Messages.

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

FAQ

Questions about List MessageBird Messages.

What does the List MessageBird Messages action do in MessageBird?
Paginated SMS history with filters by direction, date range. For "sent today" reporting workflows or for delivery-confirmation auditing.
What inputs does List MessageBird Messages require?
List MessageBird Messages 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 MessageBird 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 List MessageBird Messages support batch operations?
Yes. Run List MessageBird Messages inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles MessageBird's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other MessageBird actions.

Send list messagebird messages from your workflows.

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