Problem to write data form blueprints inputs to text_sensor

Configuration Blueprints
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Hi there
I wonder if someone can help me with this blueprint.
The error i get when i try to save it is:

Message malformed: template value should be a string for dictionary value @ data['actions'][0]['data']

I want a ; separated list of the chosen entity “written” to the “output sensor”

Any idea how to solve this ?

blueprint:
  name: Motion and Light to Sensor
  description: Writes motion sensor and light entity values as a semicolon-separated string to the specified input_text entity.
  domain: automation
  input:
    motion_sensor:
      name: Motion Sensor
      description: The motion sensor to include in the output
      selector:
        entity:
          domain: binary_sensor
    light_entity:
      name: Light Entity
      description: The light entity to include in the output
      selector:
        entity:
          domain: light
    output_sensor:
      name: Output Sensor
      description: The input_text entity to update
      selector:
        entity:
          domain: input_text
      default: "input_text.test_livingroom"

trigger: []

condition: []

action:
  - service: input_text.set_value
    target:
      entity_id: !input output_sensor
    data:
      value: >
        {{ !input motion_sensor }};{{ !input light_entity }}

mode: single
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You cannot use !input in a template. You must stuff the inputs into variables, then use the variables in your template.

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Thanks for this, so simple when you know what the problem is :slight_smile:

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Also, you need to define a trigger. If you don’t plan on using a defined trigger, set it up as a Script Blueprint instead of an Automation Blueprint.

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