Parse Number Function

The Parse Number function is used to extract only numeric values from a string. It automatically removes alphabets, symbols, spaces, and special characters, leaving only numbers.

Use Case #

If a phone number is received in this format:

+91-98989-89898

CRM or WhatsApp messaging may not accept dashes or symbols. Using Parse Number, the output becomes:

919898989898

How to Use #

1. Go to your Workflow and get the required data (e.g., from a Webhook).
2. Open CRM → Send Text Message.
3. Select the appropriate Channel.
4. In the WhatsApp Number field, apply:

parse(number_input)

5. Enter the message content.

6. Click Run and Save.

If the message is delivered successfully, it confirms the number was cleaned properly.

When to Use Parse Number #

• Cleaning phone numbers
• Removing dashes or special characters
• Sending data to CRM or APIs
• Ensuring only numeric values are passed to systems

Whenever your data contains unwanted characters and you need only numbers, the Parse Number function is the ideal solution.