ActionOpenAIUpdated May 2026

How do I list files in my OpenAI workspace?

Short answer: Drop the "OpenAI → List Files" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

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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.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Filter by Purpose purpose	options	Optional	Filter by Purpose. Options: All, Fine-tune, Assistants, Batch

Sample request

{
  "purpose": "{{trigger.purpose}}"
}

Returns

{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "file-abc123",
      "bytes": 1024,
      "purpose": "fine-tune",
      "filename": "data.jsonl"
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Files.

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 List Files.

What does the List Files action do in OpenAI?

Lists all uploaded files in your OpenAI workspace with their purpose (assistants, batch, fine-tune) and size. Used for cleanup and audit.

What inputs does List Files require?

List Files 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 OpenAI 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 Files support batch operations?

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

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