How to update smartsheet row in Smartsheet

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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.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Sheet ID sheet_id	string	Required	The Sheet ID assigned by Smartsheet. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Row ID row_id	string	Required	–
Cells (JSON array) cells_json	string	Required	–

Sample request

{
  "sheet_id": "{{trigger.sheet_id}}",
  "row_id": "{{trigger.row_id}}",
  "cells_json": "{{trigger.cells_json}}"
}

Returns

{
  "result": [
    {
      "id": 1001
    }
  ],
  "message": "SUCCESS"
}

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

FAQ

Questions about Update Smartsheet Row.

What does the Update Smartsheet Row action do in Smartsheet?

Partial update on row cells. For "external system changed → reflect in tracker sheet" sync workflows.

What inputs does Update Smartsheet Row require?

Required: Sheet ID, Row 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 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 Update Smartsheet Row support batch operations?

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

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