Simple automation question

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What exactly is the id: for in an automation? e.g.

- id: turn_on_the_lights
  alias: Turn on the lights
  trigger: blah blah

Are there any cases where it is necessary or useful?

I’m having an OCD session and cleaning up my code. Some of my automations have an id: some don’t. I have never used it so would like to remove them unless there is a reason not to.

(They have all been typed in by me not created by the automation generator in the front end).

Thanks

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You only need it if you’re using the automation editor, it’s so the editor knows where to put the modifications.

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You’re back!

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@anon43302295 is right. Watch out using the automation editor because it will shuffle and id all your automations.

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Ha, never went away, just ridiculously busy IRL :slightly_smiling_face:

Nice to be missed though :wink: