data_map.expressions

An array of objects that define plain string or regex patterns to match against the user's input. When a match is found, the output object is returned.

data_map.expressions

object[]required

An array of objects that accept the expressions Parameters.

expressions Parameters

expressions[].string

stringrequired

The actual input or value from the user or system.

expressions[].pattern

stringrequired

A regular expression pattern to validate or match the string.

expressions[].output

objectrequired

Defines the response or action to be taken when the pattern matches.

See output for additional details.

Example

YAML

expressions:
  - string: "starwars"
    pattern: "(?i)star\\s*wars"
    output:
      response: "May the Force be with you!"
  - string: "startrek"
    pattern: "(?i)star\\s*trek"
    output:
      response: "Live long and prosper!"

JSON

{
  "expressions": [
    {
      "string": "starwars",
      "pattern": "(?i)star\\s*wars",
      "output": {
        "response": "May the Force be with you!"
      }
    },
    {
      "string": "startrek",
      "pattern": "(?i)star\\s*trek",
      "output": {
        "response": "Live long and prosper!"
      }
    }
  ]
}