# Inputs/Outputs

### Input

Inputs and Outputs are the primary way in which you can define the start and end of a stack. This is useful in **Text Generation** usecases where you would have to define what parameters are given to the stack and what outputs you are getting from the stack. 

The Input component can basically attach with a Data Connector or with the Prompt Template. The input\_type should be chosen appropriately depending to which component you are connecting it to. \
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If you are connecting the Input Component to a File Loader the input\_type of *"File"* should be chosen. 

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If you are connecting the Input Component to a Prompt Template the input\_type of *"Text"* should be chosen.&#x20;

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**NOTE:** Including this Input component allows user to upload multiple inputs (File/URL/text) in a side bar in the deployed page. Find an example of how this works in the [Deployment page](https://docs.aiplanet.com/genai-stack-1/quickstart/deployment).

To know more about Input components and their interfaces refer the [Input Component Documentation](https://docs.aiplanet.com/genai-stack-1/components/inputs).

### Output

Output Component is basically for receiving and storing the end result and making it downloadable as well it can connect with any component which returns **"Documents"** as an output.&#x20;

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To know more about Output components and their interfaces refer the  [Output Component Documentation.](https://docs.aiplanet.com/genai-stack-1/components/outputs)