ActionSliteUpdated May 2026

How do I ask Slite AI a question?

Short answer: Drop the "Slite → Slite Ask AI" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 3 Slite 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
Question question	string	Required	—

Sample request

{
  "question": "{{trigger.question}}"
}

Returns

{
  "answer": "Based on the wiki...",
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "note_abc",
      "url": "https://slite.com/...",
      "title": "Spec"
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Slite Ask AI.

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

Google Sheets → Slite

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Slite

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Slite Ask AI.

What does the Slite Ask AI action do in Slite?

Slite's RAG-as-a-service — pass a question, get a grounded answer with citations to source notes in your workspace. For "agent needs to look up our team policy" workflows.

What inputs does Slite Ask AI require?

Required: Question. 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 Slite 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 Slite Ask AI support batch operations?

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

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