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Create List

This component takes one or more pieces of text and turns them into an organized list that Nappai can use for other tasks. Think of it as a way to neatly package your text data for further processing.

Relationship with Nappai’s Data System

This component works directly with Nappai’s internal data structure, creating a list of “Data” objects. These Data objects are how Nappai handles and stores information, making it easy to use the output of this component with other parts of the automation system.

Inputs

  • Texts: This is where you enter your text. You can add multiple texts, one per line. Each text will become a separate item in the output list.

Outputs

  • Data List: This is the output of the component. It’s a list of neatly organized data items, each containing one of the texts you entered. This structured list can then be used as input for other components in your Nappai workflow, such as those that analyze text, send emails, or update spreadsheets.

Usage Example

Let’s say you want to send a personalized email to several people. You could use the “Create List” component to create a list of email addresses, then feed that list into the “SendGrid” component to send the emails.

  1. Enter each email address on a new line in the “Texts” input.
  2. The “Create List” component will output a “Data List” containing each email address as a separate data item.
  3. Connect the “Data List” output to the “SendGrid” component’s input.

Templates

This component doesn’t have specific templates. It’s a building block used within many different automation workflows.

  • SendGrid: Sends emails using the email addresses from the “Data List” output.
  • Google Sheet Writer: Writes the “Data List” to a Google Sheet.
  • Slack Message: Sends the “Data List” as a message to a Slack channel.
  • Many others: The “Data List” output can be used as input for almost any Nappai component that works with lists of data.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Make sure each text entry is on a new line for proper list creation.
  • Consider using this component early in your workflow to organize your text data before processing it further.

Security Considerations

No specific security considerations apply to this component itself. However, the security of the data within the list depends on the security of the components that use the list as input. Ensure that all components in your workflow are properly configured for secure data handling.