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ActionQuotableUpdated June 2026

How do I get a random quote from Quotable?

Short answer: You can get random quote in Quotable by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Quotable Get Random Quote action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs 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
Tags
tags
stringOptionalFilter by tags (comma-separated)
Max Length
maxLength
numberOptionalMaximum quote length in characters
Sample request
{
  "tags": "technology,wisdom",
  "maxLength": "{{trigger.maxLength}}"
}
Returns
{
  "_id": "abc123",
  "tags": [
    "wisdom"
  ],
  "author": "Steve Jobs",
  "length": 52,
  "content": "The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Random Quote.

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

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

Questions about Get Random Quote.

What does the Get Random Quote action do in Quotable?
Returns one random quote, optionally filtered by tag or length. For "daily inspiration in Slack" or "quote of the day" newsletter workflows.
What inputs does Get Random Quote require?
Get Random Quote has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.
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 Quotable 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 Random Quote support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Random Quote inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Quotable's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Quotable actions.

Action
Search Quotable Quotes
Full-text search across quote content or author names. For "find quotes about leadership" or author-specific lookups.
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