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title: Introduction to Flows Query Language
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You can use *Flows Query Language* (FQL) to parse and transform JSON data to get the fields and structure you want.

## FQL compared to TypeScript

The logic blocks in Postman Flows ([**If**](/docs/postman-flows/reference/blocks/if/), [**Condition**](/docs/postman-flows/reference/blocks/condition/), and [**Evaluate**](/docs/postman-flows/reference/blocks/evaluate/)) support both FQL and [TypeScript](/docs/postman-flows/typescript/typescript-overview/). While FQL is designed for querying and transforming data, TypeScript offers the robustness and flexibility of a full programming language within your Postman Flows. This makes TypeScript more suitable for complex logic and large-scale projects. Also, if you are familiar with both the JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystems, you may prefer using TypeScript over FQL.

## Extract fields from data with FQL

![FQL example](https://assets.postman.com/postman-docs/v11/fql-example-v11-60.png)

You can use FQL to extract specific fields from data passed between blocks. In this example, the **Template** block holds a `customer_info` JSON object. The variable `data_field` receives the formatted data and passes it into the **Evaluate** block where it can be queried with FQL. FQL in the **Evaluate** block prints out the values of `customer_info`. This example also includes a comment that uses the FQL `/*comment*/` syntax.

## Things you can do with FQL

The following pages show examples of things you can do with FQL:

* [Get basic values](/docs/postman-flows/flows-query-language/get-basic-values/)
* [Conditional data selection](/docs/postman-flows/flows-query-language/conditional-data-selection/)
* [Return structured data](/docs/postman-flows/flows-query-language/return-structured-results/)
* [Data manipulation](/docs/postman-flows/flows-query-language/data-manipulation/)

## Using Postman Agent Mode with FQL

Not sure how to write an FQL statement for your flow? Use [Postman Agent Mode](/docs/agent-mode/overview/)! Tell Agent Mode what you want to do using plain language, and it will generate a FQL statement for you.

In the **Evaluate** block, drag the Agent Mode icon <img alt="Agent mode icon" src="https://assets.postman.com/postman-docs/aether-icons/descriptive-postbot-stroke.svg#icon" width="16px" role="img" /> to the block's text box or anywhere on the canvas to open Agent Mode. Enter your query as plain text in the Agent Mode text box and press the **Return** or **Enter** key. Agent Mode will suggest a query for you based on your prompt.

To learn more about how you can use Postman's AI to help you use Flows, visit [Postman Agent Mode](/docs/agent-mode/overview/).

## FQL reference

For a complete reference for all FQL functions, see the [FQL function reference](/docs/postman-flows/flows-query-language/function-reference/).