ActionMetabaseUpdated September 2026
How do I run a Metabase saved question?
Short answer: You can run metabase saved question in Metabase by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Metabase Run Metabase Saved Question action to a workflow, map its 1 input from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Question ID questionId | number | Required | Question ID |
Sample request
{"questionId": "{{trigger.questionId}}"}
Returns
{"data": {"cols": [{"name": "id"},{"name": "name"},{"name": "email"}],"rows": [[1,"John","john@example.com"],[2,"Jane","jane@example.com"]],"rows_truncated": 2}}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Run Metabase Saved Question.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Run Metabase Saved Question.
What does the Run Metabase Saved Question action do in Metabase?
Executes a saved question with optional template parameters; returns the result rows. The workhorse for "send the daily KPI numbers to Slack" workflows — analysts build the query in Metabase, the workflow fires it on schedule.
What inputs does Run Metabase Saved Question require?
Required: Question 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 Metabase returns an error?
The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Metabase returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.
Does Run Metabase Saved Question support batch operations?
Run Run Metabase Saved Question inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within Metabase's rate limits.
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