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SActionShotstackUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch a Shotstack asset?

Short answer: Drop the "ShotstackShotstack Get Asset" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Asset ID
asset_id
stringRequiredThe asset id returned by List Assets or by a completed render.
Sample request
{
"asset_id": "e.g. a1b2c3d4-5e6f-7890-abcd-ef1234567890"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"id": "a1b2c3d4",
"type": "assets",
"attributes": {
"url": "https://shotstack-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/.../file.mp4",
"status": "ready",
"created": "2026-04-01T00:00:00Z",
"filename": "output.mp4",
"renderId": "2abd5c11-..."
}
},
"success": true
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Shotstack Get Asset.

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

FAQ

Questions about Shotstack Get Asset.

What does the Shotstack Get Asset action do in Shotstack?
Returns metadata for an asset (uploaded video, image, audio) stored in Shotstack. Useful for resolving asset IDs at workflow setup.
What inputs does Shotstack Get Asset require?
Required: Asset ID. 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 Shotstack 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 Shotstack Get Asset support batch operations?
Yes. Run Shotstack Get Asset inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Shotstack's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Shotstack actions.

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