# Text Parser

The **Text Parser** block is used to extract pattern-based data from a sentence.\
It helps capture values like OTPs, coupon codes, invoice numbers, or API responses.

Steps

1. Add a new node in your flow
2. Go to **Formatter → Text Formatter**
3. Select **Text Parser**
4. Choose or create **Authentication**
5. Enter the **Input Text**
   * Example: `Your coupon code is 456789 use it`
6. In **Text Match After**, enter `is`
7. In **Text Match Before**, enter `use`
8. Click **Run & Save**
9. Check **Run History → Output Response**

The parser will extract the value between the defined patterns (e.g., `456789`).

This is useful for extracting OTPs, codes, invoice numbers, or specific data from text.

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