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---
description: "Guide for creating a basic Langflow component, including requirements gathering, component structure, and implementation best practices."
globs:
- "src/backend/**/components/**/*.py"
- "src/backend/base/langflow/components/**/*.py"
alwaysApply: false
---
# Rule: How to Create a Basic Langflow Component
## Purpose
Guide for Creating a Langflow Component
---
### 1. Gather Requirements
Ask the user for:
- **Component Name:** What should the component be called?
- **Description:** What does the component do?
- **Inputs:** What are the required inputs? (e.g., text, dropdown, boolean, etc.)
- **Outputs:** What should the component output? (e.g., a message, a value, etc.)
- **Category:** Which component category should this component be stored under in `langflow/src/backend/base/langflow/components`
### 2. Define the Component
- Inherit from `Component`.
- Set `display_name`, `description`, `icon`.
- Define the `inputs` and `outputs` as lists of input/output field objects (e.g., `DropdownInput`, `MessageTextInput`, `Output`).
- Implement the main logic as a method (e.g., `get_current_date`, `true_response`, etc.).
### 3. Example: Conditional If-Else Component
```python
class ConditionalRouterComponent(Component):
display_name = "If-Else"
description = "Routes an input message to a corresponding output based on text comparison."
icon = "split"
name = "ConditionalRouter"
inputs = [
# Define your inputs here
]
outputs = [
# Define your outputs here
]
# Implement your logic methods here
```
### 4. Example: Current Date Component
```python
class CurrentDateComponent(Component):
display_name = "Current Date"
description = "Returns the current date and time in the selected timezone."
icon = "clock"
name = "CurrentDate"
inputs = [
# Define your inputs here
]
outputs = [
# Define your outputs here
]
# Implement your logic methods here
```
### 5. Best Practices
- Use clear and descriptive names for inputs and outputs.
- Provide helpful `info` for each input to guide users.
- Handle errors gracefully and provide meaningful error messages.
- Use appropriate icons to visually represent the component's function.
- Use a Lucide icon or if you want a custom icon follow the icon rules (`./cursor/rules/icons.mdc`)
---
## Checklist for Creating a Component
- [ ] Ask the user for component name, description, inputs, and outputs.
- [ ] Define the component class with the required fields.
- [ ] Implement the main logic.
- [ ] Add helpful info and error handling.
- [ ] Test the component.