Create List

Create List is a simple tool that lets you turn any number of separate text entries into a single list that other parts of your workflow can use. Think of it as a “text to list” converter that prepares data for further processing.

How it Works

When you add the Create List component to your dashboard, you type or paste each piece of text you want in the list into the Texts field. The component then builds a list where each item is wrapped in a Data object. This list is returned as the component’s output, ready to be fed into other components that expect a list of data items.

Inputs

Input Fields

Texts: Enter one or more texts.
This is the only input for this component. You can type each text on a new line or separate them with commas.

Outputs

Data List: The component outputs a list of Data objects, one for each text you entered. This list can be used by downstream components that need a collection of data items.

Usage Example

Drag the Create List component onto your canvas.
In the Texts field, type:
```
Apple
Banana
Cherry
```
Connect the Data List output to the next component in your workflow (for example, a component that processes each fruit name).
Run the workflow. The next component will receive a list containing three Data objects, each holding one of the fruit names.

Text Splitter – Breaks a single string into multiple parts.
Text Joiner – Combines a list of strings into one string.
Data Filter – Filters a list of Data objects based on conditions.

Tips and Best Practices

Keep each text entry on its own line for clarity.
Use this component early in a workflow to structure raw text before passing it to more complex processing steps.
If you need to add dynamic text, connect the Texts input to a previous component that generates the strings.

Security Considerations

This component only handles text data locally and does not send any information outside of your Nappai environment. No special security settings are required.