he 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
Go to your Workflow and get the required data (e.g., from a Webhook).
Open CRM → Send Text Message.
Select the appropriate Channel.
In the WhatsApp Number field, apply:
parse(number_input)
Enter the message content.
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.