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WolframAlphaAPI

Call Wolfram Alpha API to answer mathematical questions. This component lets you send a query to Wolfram Alpha and get back the answer in a simple text format. It’s useful when you need quick calculations, unit conversions, or any other information that Wolfram Alpha can provide.

How it Works

When you drop this component into your workflow, it takes the text you type into the Input field and sends it to the Wolfram Alpha service using your personal App ID. The component then receives the result as plain text and makes it available for the next steps in your dashboard. No data is stored locally; everything happens through the secure Wolfram Alpha API.

Inputs

Input Fields

  • Input: The question or query you want Wolfram Alpha to answer.
    Example: “What is the integral of sin(x) dx?”

Outputs

  • Data: The raw text response from Wolfram Alpha.
    This can be displayed in a text box, sent to another component, or logged for later use.
  • Tool: A reusable tool that can be called by other components or by the LLM.
    It contains the same query logic and can be invoked programmatically.

Usage Example

  1. Add the component to your workflow.
  2. Configure the credential:
    • Go to Credentials → Add Credential → Wolfram Alpha API.
    • Enter your App ID (the key you received from Wolfram).
  3. Select the credential in the component’s Credential field.
  4. Enter a query in the Input field, e.g., “What is the derivative of e^x?”.
  5. Run the workflow. The Data output will contain the answer, such as “e^x”.
  • None – This component is standalone and does not depend on other components.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Keep your App ID secret; never expose it in public dashboards.
  • Use concise queries to get faster responses.
  • Combine the Data output with a text‑display component to show results to end users.

Security Considerations

The component uses a credential that stores your Wolfram Alpha App ID. Make sure only trusted users have access to the credential and that it is stored securely in Nappai’s credential store. The API key is never sent to the client side, so it remains protected during workflow execution.