Using scripting in a key name

You can’t use scripting in a KATA key, but if you want to set a dynamic key name, you can do so with var.set:

• automation

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  start:
    var.set/random:
      inputs:
        key: random_{{random_string(6)}}
        value: {{random_string(6)}}
  
  

Using forbidden characters in a key name

This approach can also be used if you want a key name that isn’t valid in KATA, such as a : or @.

• automation

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  start:
    var.set/email:
      inputs:
        key@text: customer@cerb.example
        value: allow
  
  

Changing the delimiter for key paths

You can also use the delimiter: field to change the delimiter from the standard : if necessary. This allows you to use : in a key name.

• automation

• 
  start:
    var.set/colon:
      inputs:
        key@text: og:image
        delimiter: ::
        value: https://example.com/images/social.png