Generate ID
Generate unique identifiers (UUID or short ID). UUID is standard 36-char format. Short ID is alphanumeric and email-safe. Ideal for: order IDs, reference codes, tracking numbers, unique keys, email-safe identifiers.
Catalog action Utility
Generate unique identifiers (UUID or short ID). UUID is standard 36-char format. Short ID is alphanumeric and email-safe. Ideal for: order IDs, reference codes, tracking numbers, unique keys, email-safe identifiers.
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Action ID | generate-id |
| Category | Utility |
| Connector | Not required |
| Requires gas | No |
| Funds movement | None declared |
| Tags | generator, random, string, email |
Payload Schema
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
format | string | No | ID format to generate. UUID is 36 chars, Short ID is customizable length. |
length | number | No | Length for short ID (default: 8). Ignored for UUID format. |
Result Schema
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
id | string | Yes | The generated unique identifier |
format | string | Yes | The format used to generate the ID |
Examples
json{ "type": "generate-id", "payload": { "format": "uuid", "length": 8 }, "children": []}
bashcurl -X POST "https://api.b3os.org/v1/actions/generate-id/test" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "inputs": { "format": "uuid", "length": 8 }}'
Payload fields can use workflow expressions such as {{$trigger.body.amount}}, {{$nodes.fetch.result.price}}, and {{$props.asset}} when the value should come from a trigger, prior node, or reusable workflow prop.