List: Get first item

Use this action to return the first item in a JSON array and save it to a new field.

This action is typically part of a process that involves Web API actions or JSON fields. A common application for this action is to follow up after a XML: Convert XML to JSON action.

How to configure this action

Fields for this action

• List Field

  • Enter the array to sort. Enter a valid JSON array or a {{field-reference}} for a field containing a JSON array.
    • An example of valid JSON array format is: [ "pear", "apple", "banana" , "melon" ]

• Return Field Name

  • The name of the field where the result is saved

What will this output?

This action will output a new field containing a string with the first item in the List Field JSON array. For example, pear

Output fields for this action

• Return field name

  • The first item from a JSON array. The field name will be the return field name defined during configuration.