Script
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Description
The top-level script.
Fields
Key
Type
Description
metadata
Metadata
Provides the metadata of the script, like name and description.
Required
automations
[Automation ]
Specifies a list of automations.
Required
Examples
Simple script to control a light with a switch
metadata :
name : Turn on light with switch
description : Basic example of turning on a light with another switch.
automations :
starters :
type : device.state.OnOff
device : Office Switch - Office
state : on
is : true
actions :
- type : device.command.OnOff
devices :
- Christmas lights - Living Room
on : true
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Last updated 2025-10-30 UTC.
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