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ActionUploadcareUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch metadata for an Uploadcare file?

Short answer: Drop the "UploadcareGet File Info" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
File UUID
file_uuid
stringRequired
Sample request
{
"file_uuid": "{{trigger.file_uuid}}"
}
Returns
{
"size": 12345,
"uuid": "abc-123",
"mime_type": "image/jpeg",
"original_file_url": "https://ucarecdn.com/abc-123/photo.jpg",
"original_filename": "photo.jpg"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get File Info.

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

FAQ

Questions about Get File Info.

What does the Get File Info action do in Uploadcare?
Returns metadata for an Uploadcare file by UUID (size, mime, image dimensions, processing status). Use to verify upload completion or to pull info for storage UI.
What inputs does Get File Info require?
Required: File UUID. 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 Uploadcare 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 Get File Info support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get File Info inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Uploadcare's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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