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SActionShotstackUpdated June 2026

How do I render a Shotstack template?

Short answer: You can shotstack render from template in Shotstack by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Shotstack Shotstack Render From Template action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Shotstack Render From Template in Shotstack — start free All 6 Shotstack actions
Shotstack Render From Template in Shotstack — start free
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Template ID
template_id
stringRequiredID of a template you've saved in the Shotstack Studio. Find via List Templates.
Merge Fields
merge
objectOptionalArray of {find, replace} pairs that substitute values inside the template. Example: [{"find":"NAME","replace":"Ankit"}].
Callback URL (optional)
callback_url
stringOptionalWebhook URL Shotstack will POST to when the render finishes.
Sample request
{
  "template_id": "e.g. 8c1a2b3d-4e5f-6789-abcd-1234567890ab",
  "merge": "[{\"find\":\"NAME\",\"replace\":\"World\"}]",
  "callback_url": "e.g. https://hooks.oute.app/shotstack-done"
}
Returns
{
  "message": "Created",
  "success": true,
  "response": {
    "id": "2abd5c11-0f3d-4c6d-9bff-abc123",
    "message": "Render Successfully Queued"
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Shotstack Render From Template.

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

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Gmail → Shotstack
1 Gmail triggers
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Slack → Shotstack
13 Slack triggers
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Google Sheets → Shotstack
2 Google Sheets triggers
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HubSpot → Shotstack
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Shotstack Render From Template.

What does the Shotstack Render From Template action do in Shotstack?
Fires a template-driven render with merge variables. For "personalised video per customer from CSV" or other repeatable video-generation workflows.
What inputs does Shotstack Render From Template require?
Required: Template 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 Render From Template support batch operations?
Yes. Run Shotstack Render From Template inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Shotstack's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Shotstack actions.

Action
Shotstack Get Asset
Returns metadata for an asset (uploaded video, image, audio) stored in Shotstack. Useful for resolving asset IDs at workflow setup.
Action
Shotstack Get Render Status
Polls a render by ID; returns the finished MP4 URL when complete. Configure callback URL on Render Video for production push notification.
Action
Shotstack List Assets
Returns paginated assets in the account. Useful for inventory and for cleanup workflows.
Action
Shotstack List Templates
Returns the saved template catalog. Useful for resolving template IDs at workflow setup when using Render From Template.
Action
Shotstack Render Video
Submits a JSON Edit (timeline, clips, transitions) and renders to MP4. For workflows that compose videos programmatically vs using a template.
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