# Inputs
ZBrain supports a wide array of input options to enhance data handling and processing capabilities.
### **How to Use Different Input Components in ZBrain Flow?**
To use different input components, choose from a range of input options.
* Json: Add JSON.
* Long text: Add Long Text.
* Number: Add a Number.
* Read File: Read a file from the file system.
* Text: Add Text.
* Text List: Add Text List.
#### **Additional Settings for Text Component**
**Text Field:** You can enter or dynamically capture text, such as webhook responses or user inputs, to be used within your workflow.
#### **Additional Settings for Text List Component**
**Add Item**: Enables the addition of individual text entries to the list, facilitating the compilation of multiple discrete data points.
#### **Additional Settings for Long Text List Component**
**Text**: Enables entering long text input.
#### **Additional Settings for Number Component**
**Number:** Enables entering number input.
#### **Additional Settings for JSON Input Component**
This component allows you to input structured data in JSON format, enabling complex data manipulation and parameterization within your workflow.
* **Json Field**: Enter or paste JSON data directly into this field to be used in the workflow.
#### **Additional Settings for Reading File Input**
This component allows you to input and read data from a file directly within your workflow.
* **File**: Upload the file that you wish to read. This field accepts various file formats depending on your workflow requirements.
* **Output Format**: Select the desired format for the output data after the file is read, such as text or Base64 format.