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Strings Processor – Compress

Summary (SEO Meta Description):
The Strings Processor’s Compress action in WeHub reduces the size of text strings.
Use it to optimize storage or prepare data for transmission.


Overview

The Compress action takes a string input and compresses it into a smaller form.
This is useful for optimizing payload sizes, reducing storage usage, or preparing large text fields for efficient transfer.


⚙️ Configuration Options

FieldTypeDescription
LabelStringCustom name for the node (e.g., "Compress Notes").

💡 Example Use Cases

  • Healthcare → Compress large HL7/FHIR payloads before logging or storing.
  • Finance → Reduce transaction history text size before archiving.
  • Ops → Compress debug logs before sending to monitoring systems.

FAQ

Q: What compression algorithm is used?
A: Standard text compression supported by the platform (implementation-specific).

Q: Can compressed strings be decompressed later?
A: Yes, pair with the Decompress action to restore the original string.


Keywords: WeHub Strings Processor, Compress string, text compression, reduce size

Strings Processor – Decompress

Summary (SEO Meta Description):
The Strings Processor’s Decompress action in WeHub restores compressed strings to their original form.
Use it with the Compress action to round-trip data safely.


Overview

The Decompress action expands compressed strings back into their original text.
It is primarily used after a Compress action to restore payloads for downstream processing.


⚙️ Configuration Options

FieldTypeDescription
LabelStringCustom name for the node (e.g., "Decompress Notes").

💡 Example Use Cases

  • Healthcare → Decompress patient payloads for validation after transmission.
  • Finance → Expand archived transaction details for auditing.
  • Ops → Restore compressed workflow logs for analysis.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to decompress immediately after compressing?
A: Not necessarily. Data can remain compressed until needed later in the workflow.

Q: Can I decompress text from external systems?
A: Yes, as long as it was compressed using the same format.


Keywords: WeHub Strings Processor, Decompress string, text decompression, restore data