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dcapslock edited this page May 17, 2025 · 1 revision

Action vs Service for popup actions

Prior to v2.3.6, popup action needed to be defined using the service: property. Since v2.3.6, the newer action: property is also supported. This also allows for use of action fields in scripts/blueprints.

All styles below are valid since Version 2.3.6.

New Style

action: browser_mod.popup
data:
  content: Popup Content
  right_button: Toggle Light
  right_button_action:
    action: light.toggle
    target:
      entity_id: light.bed_light

New style with action list

action: browser_mod.popup
data:
  content: Popup Content
  right_button: Wakeup
  right_button_action:
    - action: light.turn_off
      target:
        entity_id: light.bed_light
    - action: cover.open_cover
      target:
        entity_id: cover.kitchen_cover

Old Style

action: browser_mod.popup
data:
  content: Popup Content
  right_button: Toggle Light
  right_button_action:
    service: light.toggle
    data:
      entity_id: light.bed_light

Action fields in scripts/blueprints

It is possible to allow for fields in scripts/blueprints to use the action: selector and then pass directly to any action parameter. NOTE: Only action: actions are supported by Browser Mod at this time, whereas the action: selector may return other automation building blocks. Use at your own risk checking for any action call errors in the local browser console while testing your installation. See below for a simple example.

Script

alias: Example Browser Mod using Action field
description: ""
fields:
  action:
    selector:
      action: {}
    name: Action
    required: true
sequence:
  - action: browser_mod.popup
    data:
      content: Popup Content
      right_button: Call Action
      right_button_action: "{{ action }}"

Yaml after testing up script in developer tools, using the action selector. You will note the actions are returned as a list which is supported.

action: script.example_browser_mod_using_action_field
data:
  action:
    - action: light.turn_off
      metadata: {}
      data: {}
      target:
        entity_id: light.bed_light
    - action: cover.open_cover
      metadata: {}
      data: {}
      target:
        entity_id: cover.kitchen_cover
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