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ActionMetabaseUpdated June 2026

How do I run a Metabase saved question?

Short answer: You can run metabase saved question in Metabase by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Metabase Run Metabase Saved Question action to a workflow, map its 1 input 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
Question ID
questionId
numberRequiredQuestion ID
Sample request
{
  "questionId": "{{trigger.questionId}}"
}
Returns
{
  "data": {
    "cols": [
      {
        "name": "id"
      },
      {
        "name": "name"
      },
      {
        "name": "email"
      }
    ],
    "rows": [
      [
        1,
        "John",
        "john@example.com"
      ],
      [
        2,
        "Jane",
        "jane@example.com"
      ]
    ],
    "rows_truncated": 2
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Run Metabase Saved Question.

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

Gmail → Metabase
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Metabase
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Metabase
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Metabase
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Run Metabase Saved Question.

What does the Run Metabase Saved Question action do in Metabase?
Executes a saved question with optional template parameters; returns the result rows. The workhorse for "send the daily KPI numbers to Slack" workflows — analysts build the query in Metabase, the workflow fires it on schedule.
What inputs does Run Metabase Saved Question require?
Required: Question ID. 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 Metabase 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 Run Metabase Saved Question support batch operations?
Yes. Run Run Metabase Saved Question inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Metabase's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Metabase actions.

Action
List Metabase Dashboards
Returns every dashboard in the connected Metabase instance. Useful for inventory and for resolving dashboard IDs at workflow setup.
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