ActionQuotableUpdated May 2026

How do I get a random quote from Quotable?

Short answer: Drop the "Quotable → Get Random Quote" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 2 Quotable 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
Tags tags	string	Optional	Filter by tags (comma-separated)
Max Length maxLength	number	Optional	Maximum quote length in characters

Sample request

{
  "tags": "technology,wisdom",
  "maxLength": "{{trigger.maxLength}}"
}

Returns

{
  "_id": "abc123",
  "tags": [
    "wisdom"
  ],
  "author": "Steve Jobs",
  "length": 52,
  "content": "The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Random Quote.

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

Google Sheets → Quotable

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Quotable

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Random Quote.

What does the Get Random Quote action do in Quotable?

Returns one random quote, optionally filtered by tag or length. For "daily inspiration in Slack" or "quote of the day" newsletter workflows.

What inputs does Get Random Quote require?

Get Random Quote 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 Quotable 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 Get Random Quote support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get Random Quote inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Quotable's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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