ActionOpenAIUpdated September 2026

How do I run OpenAI requests in a batch for 50% off?

Short answer: You can create batch in OpenAI by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the OpenAI Create Batch action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Create Batch in OpenAI — start free All 16 OpenAI actions

Create Batch in OpenAI — start free

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
Input File ID input_file_id	string	Required	JSONL file uploaded via /files with purpose=batch
Endpoint endpoint	options	Required	Which API the batch lines target
Completion Window completion_window	options	Optional	How long the batch may run

Sample request

{
  "input_file_id": "file-abc123",
  "endpoint": "{{trigger.endpoint}}",
  "completion_window": "{{trigger.completion_window}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "batch_abc",
  "status": "validating",
  "endpoint": "/v1/chat/completions",
  "input_file_id": "file-abc"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Batch.

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

Google Sheets → OpenAI

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → OpenAI

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Create Batch.

What does the Create Batch action do in OpenAI?

Submits a batch of OpenAI requests at a 50% cost discount with a 24-hour SLA. Requires an uploaded JSONL file id with one request per line. Perfect for bulk classification or embedding jobs.

What inputs does Create Batch require?

Required: Input File ID, Endpoint. 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 OpenAI returns an error?

The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message OpenAI 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 Create Batch support batch operations?

Run Create Batch 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 OpenAI's rate limits.

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