List Buckets: AWS S3 action

Sample request

{}

Returns

{
  "Buckets": [
    {
      "Name": "my-bucket",
      "CreationDate": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
    }
  ]
}

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

FAQ

Questions about List Buckets.

What does the List Buckets action do in AWS S3?

Lists all S3 buckets in your AWS account, regardless of region. Used to populate a bucket picker or for audit/compliance reports.

What inputs does List Buckets require?

List Buckets 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 AWS S3 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 List Buckets support batch operations?

Yes. Run List Buckets inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles AWS S3's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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