ActionMetabaseUpdated May 2026

How do I run a Metabase saved question?

Short answer: Drop the "Metabase → Run Metabase Saved Question" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 2 Metabase actions

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.

Google Sheets → Metabase

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Metabase

18 HubSpot triggers

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 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 Run Metabase Saved Question support batch operations?

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

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