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PDF Converter & Splitter Plugin - Need Access to Clean List of URLs

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#1

Hi everyone,

I’m using the PDF Converter & Splitter plugin and encountering an issue with the URLs are ready event. The plugin returns a list of strings that include both metadata and the image URL. However, in a workflow, it’s not possible to split and extract the URL from each item in the list individually and add it to a Custom State of type List of Files. Instead, it only extracts the URL from the last item, which limits functionality.

I’m wondering if anyone knows a way to extract each URL from the list using the current plugin features. If not, it would be great if the plugin could directly return a clean list of URLs without the additional metadata as a new feature. This would simplify using these URLs in workflows, such as storing them in a Custom State.

Thanks in advance for any help or for considering this feature request!

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#2

Hello @pardomeo ,

Thank you for reaching out to us, I have already replied you over the mail but will leave the message here as well to make sure you receive it promptly and for further users as well. :pray:

I’ve reviewed your request and it is actually entirely possible to extract the list of URLs. For instance, you could create a Repeating Group where you will use for data the state “Base64 Image Strings,” with each item split by “__”, and when you want to save the list of images to a state or database, simply use the “Repeating Group’s “List of texts” - filtered”.

For a clearer understanding, please check out this Loom video and this test page to see the setup in action.

Could you please try this method and let me know how it works for you? I also took note of your suggestion to have a separate state for clean links and added it to the plugin ideas.

Thanks again, and I look forward to your reply.

Best regards,
Stefan