Send Template Email: SendGrid action

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
To Email to_email	string	Required	To Email. e.g. "recipient@example.com"
From Email from_email	string	Required	From Email. e.g. "noreply@company.com"
From Name from_name	string	Optional	From Name. e.g. "Your Company"
Template ID template_id	string	Required	SendGrid Dynamic Template ID — starts with 'd-'. Find in SendGrid > Dynamic Templates.
Template Data (JSON) dynamic_data	string	Optional	Dynamic template variables

Sample request

{
  "to_email": "recipient@example.com",
  "from_email": "noreply@company.com",
  "from_name": "Your Company",
  "template_id": "e.g. d-abc123def456",
  "dynamic_data": "{\"name\": \"John\", \"order_id\": \"12345\"}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "msg_sen_123",
  "status": "sent",
  "success": true
}

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

FAQ

Questions about Send Template Email.

What does the Send Template Email action do in SendGrid?

Sends an email using a SendGrid dynamic template, passing in the Handlebars data substitutions. Use templates so design lives in SendGrid and code only ships data.

What inputs does Send Template Email require?

Required: To Email, From Email, Template 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 SendGrid 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 Send Template Email support batch operations?

Yes. Run Send Template Email inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles SendGrid's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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