ActionQuotableUpdated September 2026
How do I get a random quote from Quotable?
Short answer: You can get random quote in Quotable by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Quotable Get Random Quote action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.
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.
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 run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Quotable 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 Random Quote support batch operations?
Run Get Random Quote 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 Quotable's rate limits.
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