WTH does a Template Lock not support opening/unlatching like other locks?

I wanted to use a Template Lock to represent my garage door which can only be controlled via one button to move it in the opposite direction (or stop it while moving). Additionally I installed a window and tilt sensor to monitor the current state, so I am not relying on optimistic mode.

But, I was surprised to learn that template-based locks only support “lock” and “unlock” actions, but not “open” (unlatch) with the additional UI confirmation like other natively integrated locks.

I would really like to see “open” action support in template locks. Thanks in advance and merry christmas!

Why aren’t you using a template cover?

Because the lock platform is represented on the UI with the following additional button for actually opening the door which requires two presses:

This was implemented a couple months ago?

Though I’ll forgive you for not noticing, the documentation page seems bugged and it’s not visible there (Fix)

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Thanks a lot for this information and documentation update. It seems like the YAML schema also needs an update then:

That’s vscode extension that needs an update and that isn’t managed by HA.