Parse Data
Convert structured data to text with templates using the Parse Data component—ideal for formatting and preparing data within FlowHunt workflows.
Component description
How the Parse Data component works
Parse Data Component
The Parse Data component is designed to convert structured data into plain text using a customizable template. This makes it an essential tool for transforming various data formats into human-readable messages, summaries, or reports within your AI workflow.
What Does This Component Do?
- Purpose: Converts input data into a text message, following a template you specify.
- How It Works: You provide the data and a formatting template. The component processes the data and outputs a formatted text message. You can also specify a custom separator for joining data fields, if needed.
Inputs
| Name | Type | Required | Description | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data | Data | No | The structured data you want to convert into text. | No |
| Separator | String | No | (Advanced) A string to separate data fields when formatting. | Yes |
| Template | Message | No | The template for formatting the output text. You can use placeholders like {text}, {data} or other keys matching your data. | No |
Input Details
- Data: Accepts any structured data input. This could be a dictionary, list, or other data structure.
- Separator: Optional. Allows you to define how multiple data entries should be separated in the output text (e.g., comma, newline).
- Template: A string with placeholders for data fields. For example:
Placeholders will be replaced with corresponding values from your input data."User {name} has a score of {score}."
Outputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Message | The resulting plain text, formatted as specified by your template. |
Why Is This Component Useful?
- Data Summarization: Quickly generate summaries or reports from structured data.
- Custom Notifications: Create personalized messages or alerts based on incoming data.
- Data Transformation: Convert raw or complex data into formats suitable for downstream AI tasks or for display to end-users.
Example Use Cases
- Formatting the output of a classification or prediction model into readable summaries.
- Generating automated email or chat notifications from event data.
- Preparing input prompts for subsequent AI components that require textual data.
Key Features
- Flexible Template System: Supports dynamic text generation using any data field.
- Advanced Customization: Optional separator field for handling complex data structures.
- Seamless Integration: Outputs are in message format, compatible with other workflow components.
Parse Data empowers you to bridge the gap between raw data and human-readable text, making your AI processes more interactive and user-friendly.
Examples of flow templates using Parse Data component
To help you get started quickly, we have prepared several example flow templates that demonstrate how to use the Parse Data component effectively. These templates showcase different use cases and best practices, making it easier for you to understand and implement the component in your own projects.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Parse Data component do?
It converts incoming structured data into plain text using a user-defined template, making it easy to format and utilize data throughout your workflow.
- Can I customize the output format?
Yes, you can provide a template that specifies how the data should be formatted, using placeholders for any key in your data.
- What types of data does Parse Data accept?
It accepts any data input defined as type 'Data' and outputs formatted text or messages, ready for use by other components.
- Is the separator setting required?
No, the separator is optional and can be used for advanced formatting when handling lists or multiple data entries.
- Does Parse Data keep track of input and output for debugging?
Yes, the component traces both input and output as metadata to help with workflow transparency and debugging.
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