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What It Does

  • Retrieves detailed information about a specific file, helping you keep track of key documents in your workflow.
  • Enhances team collaboration by quickly surfacing file metadata directly in your operations dashboard.
  • Boosts pipeline hygiene by ensuring you can verify and audit file details with ease.
  • Empowers you to link file data to broader campaign or account insights for smarter decision-making.

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🏁 Getting Started

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Select Account

Choose the connected Slack account where you want this node to run.
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Provide File ID

Enter the unique File ID to fetch its details.

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Inputs

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🛠️ Required Fields

  • Select Account (✅)
    Choose the connected account or workspace where you want this node to run.
    Why it matters: This ensures that file details are fetched from the correct source, keeping your data accurate and actionable.

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🎯 Optional Fields

  • File ID (⚪️)
    Specify the unique identifier for the file you wish to retrieve information about.
    Why it matters: Providing the File ID tailors the node’s action to deliver precise file insights, crucial for targeted audits or reporting.

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Output

This node fetches file metadata and adds it as a new column in your workflow. Use these enriched details to update dashboards or integrate file insights with your broader business metrics.
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If your table already has a column with the same name, the node automatically renames it (e.g. file_1).

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How It Works

  1. Reads your selected inputs from the connected account and the provided File ID.
  2. Executes the action to retrieve detailed file information.
  3. Processes the file details to enhance your dataset.
  4. Adds a new column with the file metadata to your workflow.
  5. Returns structured results to support smarter decision-making.

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🚀 Example Use Cases & Prompts

Use CaseSetup or Prompt Example
File Auditing”Fetch file details before finalizing compliance”
Team Collaboration”Add file metadata to shared reports”
Campaign Analysis”Link file info to campaign performance insights”

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✨ Pro Tips

  • Rename output columns for clarity if needed (e.g. FileDetails).
  • Combine this node with other data enrichment nodes to deliver a comprehensive view in your dashboards.
  • Use @ColumnName or the Insert Input button to reference the file details in subsequent steps.

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⚠️ Important Considerations

  • Ensure you input the correct File ID to avoid retrieving irrelevant data.
  • Frequent or large queries might affect the runtime performance of your workflow.

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🛠 Troubleshooting & Gotchas

SymptomLikely CauseQuick Fix
No file details returnedIncorrect or missing File IDVerify and re-enter the File ID.
Duplicate output columnA naming conflict with an existing columnRename the output column to maintain clarity.

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📝 FAQ

The node uses the File ID to pinpoint which file to retrieve. Without it, the operation cannot target the correct file.
Absolutely — the file metadata can be linked to your dashboards, giving you clear visibility into file-related operations.
This is an action node as it processes inputs and returns file details, rather than initiating a workflow.

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💰 Pricing

ActionCredit Cost
All actionsFree
All processing or enrichment nodes retrieving information are free to run.

Drop this node into your flow to automate smarter GTM operations — effortlessly. 🚀