Extract Text from File Block

Extract text content from a file provided via a URL

The Extract Text from File Block allows you to extract text content from a file provided via a URL. This block is perfect for workflows that require processing text from uploaded files or external sources.

Configurations

URL

Provide the URL of the file to extract text from. You can enter the URL directly or use a {{variable}} to make it dynamic.

Example:

• Static URL: https://example.com/document.pdf

• Dynamic URL: {{file_url}}

Supported File Types

• Plain Text (.txt)

• HTML (.html)

• PDF Document (.pdf)

• Spreadsheet (.csv)

File Size Limits

The maximum file size is 10MB.

Output Variable

Creates a new variable and saves the extracted text to it. Enter a variable_name ****to store the response for later use in the workflow.

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Best Practices

• Validate File URLs: Ensure the provided URL points to a valid file with readable text content.

• Use Variables: Leverage dynamic variables to adapt the block to multiple use cases without manually changing the URL.

• Set Clear Outputs: Choose meaningful variable names to make workflow debugging and customization easier.

• Monitor File Size: Keep file sizes within the 10MB limit to ensure smooth processing.