MActionMuxUpdated September 2026

How do I check a Mux asset's status?

Short answer: You can get mux asset in Mux by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Mux Get Mux Asset 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.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Asset ID
asset_id
stringRequiredThe Asset ID assigned by Mux. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Sample request
{
"asset_id": "asset_abc..."
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"id": "asset_abc",
"status": "ready",
"duration": 184.5,
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"playback_ids": [
{
"id": "play_abc",
"policy": "public"
}
]
}
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Mux Asset.

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

FAQ

Questions about Get Mux Asset.

What does the Get Mux Asset action do in Mux?
Returns the asset by ID with status, playback IDs, recording duration. The lookup before embedding the playback URL downstream.
What inputs does Get Mux Asset require?
Required: Asset 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 Mux returns an error?
The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Mux 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 Get Mux Asset support batch operations?
Run Get Mux Asset 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 Mux's rate limits.
More actions

Other Mux actions.

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