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---
name: word-count
type: python
description: "Count words in text. Use to determine length of a document, e.g. to determine if it needs to be summarized before further use"
---
# word-count
Simple deterministic word counting for text analysis.
## Input
- `target`: Note ID or variable containing text to count
## Output
Success (`status: "success"`):
- `value`: String with word count (e.g., "Word count: 6")
- `extra.count`: Integer count
## Behavior
- Simple whitespace-based counting
- Fast and reliable
- Works on any text content
## Planning Notes
- Use to check document length before processing
- Useful for determining if summarization is needed
## Example
```json
{"type":"word-count","target":"$text","out":"$count"}
```
