Setting the value of a helper in a Python script deletes the Helper's (friendly) "name"

[shibel]

I’ve created a helper:

I then update the value of this helper in a Python script like so:

hass.states.set("input_boolean.power_on_setting_has_next_entity", "on")

Now I go back to my Helpers screen in the UI, and the Helper’s friendly name (Power On Setting: Does Have Next Entity) is gone.

Why? Is this a bug? what am I doing wrong?

I don’t get any error during the automations utilizing the Python script, and everything is working OK.

[shibel]

Since I can only put one media in a post, here’s a screenshot of my Helpers list:

[koying (Chris B)]

You should include the attributes in your set, or you are basically removing them.

See

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[shibel]

Yep, found this just minutes before I got a ping about your reply. Thank you!