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# split_string

## Overview

Splits a field into an array using a delimiter character. `split_string` is part of [mutate string](https://github.com/opensearch-project/data-prepper/tree/main/data-prepper-plugins/mutate-string-processors#mutate-string-processors) processors.

Option | Required | Type | Description
:--- | :--- | :--- | :---
entries | Yes | List | List of entries. Valid values are `source`, `delimiter`, and `delimiter_regex`.
source | N/A | N/A | The key to split.
delimiter | No | N/A | The separator character responsible for the split. Cannot be defined at the same time as `delimiter_regex`. At least `delimiter` or `delimiter_regex` must be defined.
delimiter_regex | No | N/A | The regex string responsible for the split. Cannot be defined at the same time as `delimiter`. At least `delimiter` or `delimiter_regex` must be defined.

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