Shotstack Render From Template: Shotstack 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
Template ID template_id	string	Required	ID of a template you've saved in the Shotstack Studio. Find via List Templates.
Merge Fields merge	object	Optional	Array of {find, replace} pairs that substitute values inside the template. Example: [{"find":"NAME","replace":"Ankit"}].
Callback URL (optional) callback_url	string	Optional	Webhook URL Shotstack will POST to when the render finishes.

Sample request

{
  "template_id": "e.g. 8c1a2b3d-4e5f-6789-abcd-1234567890ab",
  "merge": "[{\"find\":\"NAME\",\"replace\":\"World\"}]",
  "callback_url": "e.g. https://hooks.oute.app/shotstack-done"
}

Returns

{
  "message": "Created",
  "success": true,
  "response": {
    "id": "2abd5c11-0f3d-4c6d-9bff-abc123",
    "message": "Render Successfully Queued"
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about Shotstack Render From Template.

What does the Shotstack Render From Template action do in Shotstack?

Fires a template-driven render with merge variables. For "personalised video per customer from CSV" or other repeatable video-generation workflows.

What inputs does Shotstack Render From Template require?

Required: 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 Shotstack 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 Shotstack Render From Template support batch operations?

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

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