$uuid

Returns a random UUID.

Options

• type (optional) The data type of the UUID (BINARY or STRING). Default BINARY.

Example

Template

{
    "uuid": "$uuid"
}
{
    "stringUuid": { "$uuid": "STRING" }
}

Extended JSON Output

{
    "uuid": {
        "$binary": {
            "base64": "2dFU/OjFRZac1SJzI1PDXw==",
            "subType": "04"
        }
    }
}
{
    "stringUuid": "606340f0-fceb-419b-91c5-fdf192d08fad"
}

Compass/Shell Output

{
    "uuid": UUID("ee780ef4-362f-45ca-a816-55120e0afe18")
}
{
    "stringUuid": "606340f0-fceb-419b-91c5-fdf192d08fad"
}