Transform tool
Modify and manipulate values with visual tools
Format dates, concatenate strings, parse JSON, and reshape data—no code required. Use the visual builder to prepare workflow data for Email, API, Data, and more.
Popular solutions using transform tool
Real-world automation scenarios
Format email content
Build personalized email body from order and customer data. Concatenate product names, format totals, create tracking URLs.
Format SMS messages
Keep SMS under character limits. Truncate, abbreviate, and format tracking links for delivery alerts.
Map data for API calls
Transform workflow data into the shape an API expects. Parse incoming JSON, format outgoing payloads.
Prepare reports
Format numbers as currency, dates for display, aggregate line items into summary strings for reports.
Build cart/order strings
Create readable order summaries from line items. Concatenate product names, quantities, and prices.
Construct URLs
Build tracking links, product URLs, or webhook URLs from base URLs and dynamic IDs.
Getting started with transform tool
Add a Transform step
Insert Transform where you need to modify data. Choose the operation: format, concatenate, parse, or extract.
Configure inputs
Reference workflow variables as inputs. Use path notation for nested data (e.g., order.line_items[0].title).
Use the output
Reference the Transform output in subsequent steps—Email body, API payload, Data record, or Filter condition.
Building is better together
Why choose MESA's transform tool?
| MESA Transform | Zapier | Make | Custom Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included in price | ✓ | Formatters | Functions | Dev time |
| No-code visual builder | ✓ | Limited | Limited | N/A |
| Format, parse, concatenate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nested data access | ✓ | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON parse/extract | ✓ | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cost | FREE | Per task | Per op | Dev time |
Unlike other platforms, MESA's Transform tool is included free with every plan.
Common questions
What's the difference between Transform and Custom Code?
Can I access nested data?
Does Transform support JSON parsing?
Can I format dates?
Can I use Transform with Loop?
What happens if a value is missing?
Is Transform no-code?
Where can I learn more?
Start using the MESA Transform tool today
Included free in all MESA plans
Need help getting started? Our team will help you design your first transformation workflow. Contact us →
