Get Post: Threads 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
Post ID post_id	string	Required	—

Sample request

{
  "post_id": "{{trigger.post_id}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "abc",
  "text": "Hello",
  "permalink": "https://threads.net/...",
  "timestamp": "2026-05-11T00:00:00Z",
  "media_type": "TEXT"
}

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

FAQ

Questions about Get Post.

What does the Get Post action do in Threads?

Retrieves a Threads post by its media ID with engagement counts and metadata. Useful to read back details after publishing or for reporting.

What inputs does Get Post require?

Required: Post 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 Threads 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 Get Post support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get Post inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Threads's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

More actions

Other Threads actions.

Action

Create Post Container

Step 1 of Threads publishing: stages the post (text, media URL, alt text) and returns a creation_id. Pair with Publish Post to actually push it live.

Action

Publish Post

Step 2 of Threads publishing: publishes a previously staged container (creation_id) and returns the live media ID. Recommended to wait a few seconds between staging and publish for media processing.

How do I fetch a Threads post by ID?

The fields this action accepts.

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Post.

Questions about Get Post.

Other Threads actions.

Send get post from your workflows.