Convert Data Type `convert.data_type`

Convert values to strings, numbers, booleans, or datetimes.

Use convert.data_type when a recipe needs consistent Python-compatible values rather than display-only formatting.

Behavior

Supported target types are str, float, int, bool, and datetime.
Omitting data_type uses the runtime default str.
Omitting output overwrites the input column.
Failed conversions retain the original value unless default is supplied.
Additional undocumented keyword arguments are implementation details and are not part of the public Registry contract.

Name	Description	Accepted Values	Default	Required
I/O
`input`	Name, index, or list of input columns.	string, integer, array	—	Yes
`output`	Name or list of output columns. If omitted, each input column is overwritten.	string, array	`null`	No
Options
`data_type`	Data type to produce.	string; one of: str float int bool datetime	`"str"`	No
Errors
`default`	Value returned when conversion fails. If omitted, the original value is retained.	string, number, array, object, boolean, null	`null`	No
Conditions
`where`	Filter rows before applying the wrangle using SQL-like criteria, such as `column1 = 123 OR column2 = 'abc'`.	string	—	No
`where_params`	Values used with `where` for parameterized criteria. Uses SQLite placeholder syntax such as `?` or `:name`.	array, object	—	No
`if`	Condition that determines whether the wrangle runs as a whole. Recipe variables may be referenced with `${variable}`.	string	—	No

wrangles:
  - convert.data_type:
      input: quantity
      output: quantity_integer
      data_type: int
      default: 0

quantity
12
not available

quantity_integer
12
0

Access

Requirement	Value
AI-powered	No
Requires WrangleWorks account	No
Requires subscription	No
Requires external API key	No

Technical details

Field	Value
Catalog ID	`6`
Catalog key	`convert.data_type`
Recipe key	`convert.data_type`
Catalog status	active
Lifecycle status	active
Recipe Writer eligible	Yes
Namespace	`convert`
Documentation group	`convert`
Aliases	None
Runtime symbol	`wrangles.recipe_wrangles.convert.data_type`
Legacy UUID	`52384f01-7164-404f-8615-063e7677a588`

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