Insert variable inside a json array

General
1

Hi, I have this json:

{
    "transition": "5",
    "brightness": "100",
    "hs_color": [
        <HERE>,
        100
    ]
}

What I want is to replace <HERE> with a number that comes from msg.payload and it has to be without quotes of course. How would I do that?

2

use a function node...

msg.payload = {
    "transition": "5",
    "brightness": "100",
    "hs_color": [
        msg.payload,
        100
    ]
}
return msg;

that all depends on what msg.payload contains.

3

I cannot use a function node, the json is already inside the node that has a data parameter. All I can do is to write json in that box.

4

why not?

You do realise we have no idea what node you are talking about and no idea that "All I can do is to write json in that box" - unless you show us or tell us?

Share a screenshot and tell us what node you are talking about please...

5

Actually there's an option to pass the complete json. The node I'm talking about is the homeassistant call service. Switch Data to expression is the solution + using the function node of course.

6

Home assistant nodes usually allow JSONata.
If so use

{
    "transition": "5",
    "brightness": "100",
    "hs_color": [
       $$.payload,
        100
    ]
}
7

Unexpected '$' :frowning:

8

Vague response. you are using json you need to use JSONata. please post your flow and images of home assistant node config.

9

This works as a JSONata expression in a change node, I cannot test with HA.

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