ActionPikaUpdated May 2026

How do I generate video with Pika?

Short answer: Drop the "Pika → Pika Generate Video" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 2 Pika 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
Prompt promptText	string	Required	Prompt (required)
Model model	options	Optional	Model. Options: Pika 2.2, Pika 2.1
Aspect Ratio aspectRatio	options	Optional	Aspect Ratio. Options: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
Duration duration	options	Optional	Duration. Options: 5s, 10s

Sample request

{
  "promptText": "{{trigger.promptText}}",
  "model": "{{trigger.model}}",
  "aspectRatio": "{{trigger.aspectRatio}}",
  "duration": "{{trigger.duration}}"
}

Returns

{
  "status": "queued",
  "video_id": "vid-abc123"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Pika Generate Video.

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

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Pika

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Pika Generate Video.

What does the Pika Generate Video action do in Pika?

Text-to-video or image-to-video with Pika's stylised aesthetic options. For workflows needing specific styles other models don't nail (claymation, anime, watercolour).

What inputs does Pika Generate Video require?

Required: Prompt. 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 Pika 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 Pika Generate Video support batch operations?

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

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