Variables in separate folder

[davel4wa]

When variables are moved into a separate folder, the var integration fails to initiate.

var: !include_dir_merge_list variables

HA container in Docker v. 2022.7.5

[snarky-snark]

~~Looks like the var component needs to set a unique ID. https://community.home-assistant.io/t/2021-4-for-our-advanced-users/297058/11~~

Edit: nevermind, this is wrong.

[snarky-snark]

I haven't found any documentation for this, yet.

[snarky-snark]

Okay I think this may be it: https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/config_entries_config_flow_handler#unique-ids

[snarky-snark]

The var integration doesn't use config flows, so this documentation doesn't help all that much.

[davel4wa]

https://github.com/home-assistant/core/pull/58596

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The var integration doesn't use config flows, so this documentation doesn't help all that much.

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[snarky-snark]

That looks to be a unique_id for entities. I think that's different.

[davel4wa]

Described as being for the 'command line integration. '

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That looks to be a unique_id for entities. I think that's different.

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[snarky-snark]

This adds unique_id as configuration variable to the command_line platform, allowing to customize entities trough the UI.

This is a pull request to add a unique_id property to entities in the command_line integration. It does not add a unique ID to the integration itself.

[snarky-snark]

I don't think this is an issue with the var integration.

[snarky-snark]

Have you read #17? Is that your issue?

[davel4wa]

Well, don't I feel like a dumbass. That is exactly the problem. I built the variables folder by copying the var: definitions directly from the configuration file and neglected to format it as a list. I am not sure why because all of my other integration linked folders have the list construct. Sorry for wasting your time.

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Have you read #17https://github.com/snarky-snark/home-assistant-variables/issues/17? Is that your issue?

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[snarky-snark]

No worries. It's a common issue! Glad you got it sorted.