ActionSmartsheetUpdated May 2026

How do I search Smartsheets?

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

Use this action All 7 Smartsheet 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
Query query	string	Required	—

Sample request

{
  "query": "{{trigger.query}}"
}

Returns

{
  "results": [
    {
      "text": "Match",
      "objectId": 1001,
      "objectType": "row",
      "parentObjectId": 12345,
      "parentObjectName": "Projects"
    }
  ],
  "totalCount": 1
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Smartsheet Search.

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

Google Sheets → Smartsheet

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Smartsheet

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Smartsheet Search.

What does the Smartsheet Search action do in Smartsheet?

Cross-sheet full-text search. Returns matching cells with sheet ID and row reference. For "find this customer's record across all sheets" patterns.

What inputs does Smartsheet Search require?

Required: Query. 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 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 Smartsheet Search support batch operations?

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

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