ActionVirusTotalUpdated May 2026

How do I submit a URL for scanning on VirusTotal?

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

Use this action All 2 VirusTotal 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
URL to Scan url	url	Required	URL to Scan. e.g. "https://example.com"

Sample request

{
  "url": "https://example.com"
}

Returns

{
  "data": {
    "id": "analysis-abc123",
    "type": "analysis",
    "links": {
      "self": "https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/analyses/..."
    }
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Scan URL.

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

Google Sheets → VirusTotal

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → VirusTotal

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Scan URL.

What does the Scan URL action do in VirusTotal?

Submits a URL for fresh scanning by VirusTotal's engines. Returns an analysis ID you can poll via Get URL Report once scanning is complete.

What inputs does Scan URL require?

Required: URL to Scan. 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 VirusTotal 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 Scan URL support batch operations?

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

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