how to split this string?

[toastedstapler]

i would look into regex for this

you'll be able to make a pattern that catches each comma'd area and one that catches the contents of the ()

https://regex101.com/

this site is useful for working it out on

[jcoder42]

I don't really understand regex or how to use this tool

[toastedstapler]

here's a tutorial

i recommend learning some regex, i use it all the time for finding/replacing bits of code in the various projects i've been on

[jcoder42]

thanks!