Using Intent Call IDs
Learn how to link UI2 to IDs
Each Intent Call comes with an ID that is kept throughout it's lifecycle.
Why is the ID needed?
Using IDs means that you can use it to reference something throughout the onIntent, onCleanup, or even onSubmit (with the React hook) of an intent.
Furthermore, it allows you to keep track of intents with the exact same name and parameters.
How IDs are Assigned
IDs are simply created with crypto.randomUUID().
A new ID is only created when a new Intent has different parameters, or there is more intents with the same parameters identified than currently. (i.e. a new ID is only created when onIntent is called).
It is highly recommended to associate previews of Intents with IDs, so they can later be confirmed with onSubmit if applicable.
Usage Example
Read the React Quick Start for an example of how to use these IDs to keep track of various todos.
Stateless API
Intent Call IDs are also available on the Stateless API, but it doesn't really make sense to use them, unless you pass in currentIntents for the identifyIntent function.