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ActionVirusTotalUpdated June 2026

How do I submit a URL for scanning on VirusTotal?

Short answer: You can scan url in VirusTotal by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the VirusTotal Scan URL 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
URL to Scan
url
urlRequiredURL 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.

Gmail → VirusTotal
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → VirusTotal
13 Slack triggers
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. TinyCommand handles VirusTotal's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other VirusTotal actions.

Action
Get URL Report
Returns the existing VirusTotal analysis for a URL, including engine-by-engine verdicts and an aggregate threat score. Cheaper and faster than Scan URL when the URL has been analyzed before.
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