# Random Number Generator

> Generate a random number using specified minimum and maximum values.

- ID: `random_number_generator_basic`
- Type: Block
- Category: [Math](https://inventor.bot/docs/reference/blocks/math.md)

- Value block: it can be used directly inside expressions, e.g. `"Result: " + random_number_generator_basic(Args{...})`.

**Inputs**

| Name | Required | Description | Value |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `minimum` | yes | Minimum value (inclusive). | e.g. `"1"` |
| `maximum` | yes | Maximum value (inclusive). | e.g. `"10"` |

**Outputs**

| Name | Description | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `random` | Generated random number. | e.g. `"7"` |

**Example**

```go
randomNumberGenerator := random_number_generator_basic(Args{minimum: 1, maximum: 10})
send_text_message(Args{
	channel_id:      trigger.channel_id,
	message_content: "Random: " + randomNumberGenerator,
})
```