# Select Item by Index

Extract a specific item from a delimited string by its index position (0-based).

## Plan availability

| Feature | Free | Starter | Pro | Enterprise |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Active workflows | 3 | 10 | 45 | Unlimited |

Allowances follow the [published Chatigram pricing page](https://chatigram.com/pricing/). Your organization’s Billing & Plans screen confirms its subscription and current usage. Plans can change. Plan information reviewed 2026-11-10.


## When to use this node

Extract a specific item from a delimited string by its index position (0-based).

Add **Select Item by Index** to a workflow branch using the node picker. Configure its fields in the inspector, then connect the next step.

## Configure the fields

| Field | What to enter |
| --- | --- |
| **Items String** | String containing items separated by a delimiter.<br><br>Examples:<br>• Comma-separated: apple, banana, cherry, date<br>• Pipe-separated: item1\|item2\|item3\|item4<br>• Custom separator: value1;value2;value3<br>• With spaces: first item, second item, third item<br><br>Note: Items are trimmed automatically (whitespace removed from start/end). |
| **Separator (Optional)** | Character(s) used to separate items in the string.<br><br>Common separators:<br>• , (comma - default)<br>• \| (pipe)<br>• ; (semicolon)<br>• : (colon)<br>• / (slash)<br>• - (dash)<br>• [space] (single space)<br>• [tab] (tab character)<br><br>You can use any string as separator (e.g., ' - ', ' :: ', etc.)<br>Example/default shown in the editor: `,`. |
| **Item Index** | Zero-based index of the item to select.<br><br>Index system:<br>• 0 = first item (default if empty)<br>• 1 = second item<br>• 2 = third item<br>• 3 = fourth item<br>• and so on...<br><br>Examples:<br>• For 'apple, banana, cherry':<br>  - index 0 returns 'apple'<br>  - index 1 returns 'banana'<br>  - index 2 returns 'cherry'<br>  - index 3 returns error (out of range)<br>  - empty returns 'apple' (defaults to 0)<br><br>💡 Check 'found' variable to verify if item exists at index. |

## Use the result

Choose the output from the variable picker in a later step. Output names below identify the values supplied by this node; the picker inserts the correct reference for your node instance.

| Output | Meaning / label |
| --- | --- |
| `item` | Selected Item |
| `found` | Item Found (yes/no) |
| `index` | Index Used |
| `totalItems` | Total Items Count |
| `error` | Error Message (if any) |

## Connect the next step

Connect the continuation shown on the canvas. Some nodes calculate their branches from the configured options. Read each branch label in the editor and connect the paths your workflow needs.

## Test it in a workflow

1. Configure this node with a small, recognizable test input or a test resource.
2. Check the variables from preceding steps and the connection selected in the inspector.
3. Save the workflow. For event-driven flows, generate the actual event; use **Run** only for a Manual workflow.
4. Open **Workflow Activity** and check the outcome before enabling wider use.

## If something goes wrong

- Check empty variables, selected resource IDs, and any fields that appeared after resource selection.
- Check the failed step in Workflow Activity before retrying. If the action may already have completed, inspect the destination first to avoid duplicates.
- Follow the [troubleshooting guide](/help/troubleshooting/) for a symptom-by-symptom checklist.

## Related guides

- [Work with variables](/workflows/variables/)
- [Understand branches and error handling](/workflows/branches/)
- [Browse all nodes](/reference/nodes/)



## Catalog coverage

This is the currently documented selection. Chatigram continues to add nodes, triggers, App Connections, and integrations. Use each page’s review date and the current application selectors to check what is available now; this catalog is not a fixed limit on future features.