ActionSmartsheetUpdated September 2026

How do I add a row to Smartsheet?

Short answer: You can add smartsheet row in Smartsheet by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Smartsheet Add Smartsheet Row 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.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Sheet ID
sheet_id
stringRequiredThe Sheet ID assigned by Smartsheet. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Cells (JSON array)
cells_json
stringRequired[{"columnId":1,"value":"Build feature X"}]
Position
to_top
optionsOptional
Sample request
{
"sheet_id": "{{trigger.sheet_id}}",
"cells_json": "[{\"columnId\":1,\"value\":\"Build feature X\"}]",
"to_top": "{{trigger.to_top}}"
}
Returns
{
"result": [
{
"id": 1001,
"cells": [],
"rowNumber": 5
}
],
"message": "SUCCESS"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Add Smartsheet Row.

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

FAQ

Questions about Add Smartsheet Row.

What does the Add Smartsheet Row action do in Smartsheet?
Inserts a row at the bottom or specific position. Cells addressed by column ID or title. For "external event → log to project tracker" workflows.
What inputs does Add Smartsheet Row require?
Required: Sheet ID, Cells (JSON array). 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 Smartsheet returns an error?
The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Smartsheet 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 Add Smartsheet Row support batch operations?
Run Add Smartsheet Row 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 Smartsheet's rate limits.
More actions

Other Smartsheet actions.

Add Smartsheet Row in Smartsheet — start free