Text Input
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Purpose
Text Input turns entered text into a message that other components can use.
When to use it
- Supply fixed instructions or test data.
- Provide a non-conversational text value.
- Override text with a connected Message.
How to use it
- Add Text Input.
- Enter the text, or connect a Message to Text.
- Connect Output Text to a compatible downstream component.
Configuration
| Setting | What it controls | Recommended starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Defines the text to wrap in a Message. | Enter a short fixed value first. |
Expected result
The component returns the entered or connected text as a Message. The Message includes default timestamp and properties, while sender and session fields remain empty.
Reference details
Use Prompt Template when the text becomes part of a prompt. Use Chat Input when the value should come from a Playground conversation rather than a fixed flow value.