Automation Use Cases

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• Pretty Print CSV for Debugging

  Format CSV output with clean rows for quick reviews in Slack and email.

• Key-Value Delete to Clean Up Stale Data

  Delete keys to reset feature flags, test data, or temporary state in workflows.

• HTML Decode Encoded Text

  Decode HTML entities back to readable text for API responses and UX.

• CSV to JSON for Survey Results

  Turn survey CSV exports into JSON for dashboards and APIs.

• Fix JSON for Bubble API Connector

  Clean malformed JSON before sending to Bubble’s API Connector to avoid parse errors.

• URL Decode Query Strings for Processing

  Decode URL-encoded query strings so you can parse and map fields in automations.

• Hex Decode Strings from Legacy Systems

  Decode hex strings back to text for modern automations and logging.

• Extract Specific JSON Fields for Sheets

  Extract only the fields you need from bulky JSON payloads for spreadsheets and CRMs.

• Convert CSV to JSON for API Imports

  Transform CSV exports into JSON objects ready for APIs, Retool, and Airtable scripts.

• Merge PDFs for Contracts and Intake

  Combine multiple PDFs into one file for client packets, HR onboarding, or legal workflows.

• Extract CRM Fields from Webhooks

  Pick only CRM-relevant fields from giant webhooks before inserts.

• Convert JSON Arrays to CSV for Reports

  Turn API arrays into CSV files for Airtable, Google Sheets, and weekly reports.

• Decode Base64 to Images for Webhooks

  Convert base64 payloads back to images so you can store, attach, or forward them.

• Flatten JSON for Slack Digest Messages

  Flatten API responses before posting digest messages to Slack channels.

• Percent Encode Strings for OAuth and Redirects

  Percent-encode strings to safely pass tokens and state through redirects.

• Pretty JSON for Email Reports

  Format JSON nicely in automated email reports to reduce confusion.

• Fix Python Literals and Smart Quotes in JSON

  Convert Python-style booleans and smart quotes into valid JSON automatically.

• Flatten JSON for Airtable Automations

  Flatten nested JSON so Airtable automations can map fields without scripts.

• JSON to CSV for Finance Digests

  Convert finance API responses to CSV for weekly digests in Sheets.

• Fix AI Webhook JSON for Production Flows

  Harden AI responses into valid JSON so production automations never break.

• Create MD5 Hashes for Webhook Verification

  Generate MD5 hashes to sign and verify webhook payloads in automation tools.

• Inline Images in Email with Base64

  Encode images to base64 for inline email templates without hosted assets.

• Pretty Print JSON for Debugging

  Pretty-print JSON payloads so debugging in Slack or email is readable.

• Normalize URLs Before Sending Requests

  Clean and normalize URLs to avoid duplicate content and broken links in automations.

• Convert Email Bodies to JSON

  Turn parsed email bodies into JSON fields for CRMs and ticketing tools.

• Normalize HTML Snippets from AI Tools

  Clean up AI-generated HTML by removing stray tags and fixing entities.

• Generate UUIDs for Tracking Links

  Create UUIDs for tracking links and experiments directly inside automations.

• Normalize Hex Strings for Device APIs

  Clean hex strings (remove 0x, spaces) before sending to device or IoT APIs.

• Normalize Base64 Strings from APIs

  Validate and clean base64 strings so downstream uploads stop failing.

• Split PDFs into Individual Pages

  Split PDFs into per-page files so you can route pages separately in automations.

• Escape Quotes in JSON for Zapier Paths

  Automatically escape quotes and special characters in JSON so Zapier Paths and Filters stop breaking.

• Pretty Print Text Blocks for Logs

  Normalize and pretty-print text for logs, Slack alerts, and developer handoff.

• Percent Decode Callback Payloads

  Decode percent-encoded strings from redirects, auth callbacks, and query params.

• Normalize Percent-Encoding in URLs

  Clean inconsistent percent-encoded strings before redirects and callbacks.

• Extract PDF Text for AI Summaries

  Turn PDFs into clean text so you can feed documents to OpenAI, Claude, or search pipelines.

• Unwrap JSONP and MongoDB Types

  Clean JSONP responses and MongoDB wrappers like ObjectId/ISODate/NumberLong into plain JSON.

• JSON to CSV for Marketing Lead Uploads

  Convert webhook leads into CSV rows for HubSpot, Salesforce, or ad platforms.

• Normalize PDFs for Downstream OCR

  Clean and normalize PDFs so OCR, search, and AI steps succeed.

• Format LLM Responses for Slack

  Convert markdown-style AI responses into Slack-friendly formatting automatically.

• URL Encode Params Before API Calls

  URL-encode dynamic params to stop broken links and 400s in automation tools.

• Convert Text Blobs to JSON for Zapier and Make

  Turn messy text blobs into JSON so you can map fields cleanly in Zapier, Make, or n8n.

• JSON to CSV for Billing Exports

  Convert billing JSON into CSV invoices for finance teams and clients.

• Pretty JSON for Slack Alerts

  Send readable JSON in Slack alerts to speed up debugging and on-call response.

• Inspect PDF Metadata Before Routing

  Read PDF metadata (pages, size) to decide routing without downloading the file.

• Validate CSV Before Imports

  Validate CSV structure before importing to CRMs or warehouses to avoid failed batches.

• CSV to JSON for CRM Migration Cleanup

  Convert CSV exports into clean JSON for CRM migrations and validations.

• Hex Encode Payloads for Legacy APIs

  Hex-encode payloads for systems that expect hexadecimal strings instead of plain text.

• Convert Base64 Receipts to PDF Links

  Turn base64-encoded receipts into PDF links for accounting automations.

• Key-Value Get for Fast Lookups

  Fetch small key-value pairs to avoid branching logic or extra API calls.

• HTML Encode User Input for Safe Rendering

  Encode user-generated text to prevent broken HTML in emails, pages, and embeds.

• Encode Images to Base64 for API Connectors

  Convert hosted images to base64 so Bubble, Make, and API connectors accept uploads.

• Key-Value Set to Store Small Configs

  Store small JSON blobs for feature flags, plan settings, or quick references.

• Stop Zapier Paths from Failing on JSON Errors

  Repair JSON before Zapier Paths evaluate conditions to prevent broken runs.

• Fix Malformed JSON in n8n, Zapier, and Make

  Clean, fix, and normalize malformed JSON using a simple API endpoint designed for automation tools.

• URL Encode Webhook Bodies for Forwarding

  Encode webhook bodies before forwarding them to APIs that require URL-encoded forms.

• Strip JSON Comments and Trailing Commas

  Clean JSON that includes // comments and trailing commas from dev tools and config files.

• Generate UUIDs for Records and Idempotency

  Generate UUIDs on demand for idempotent requests, primary keys, or filenames.

• Flatten Webhook Payloads for Filters and Routers

  Flatten deeply nested JSON so Zapier Paths, Make Routers, and n8n Switch nodes stay simple.

• Convert NDJSON Lines into a JSON Array

  Wrap newline-delimited JSON lines into a valid JSON array for downstream mappers.

• MD5 Hash for Legacy Password Resets

  Generate MD5 hashes for legacy password reset links or tokens.