getid Plugin
Last updated September 8, 2026
Retrieve the Lytics Seer ID asynchronously
`getid` plugin
Retrieve the seer ID asynchronously
| LIO |
|---|
| namespace getid |
| seer ID utility |
Config
- uuid - Optional function The factory to use for uuid (v4 by default)
- useSimpleUid - Optional boolean use a "simple" (weak) identifier instead of uuid
- getter - Optional function to get the id in some other way (e.g. to avoid dropping a cookie)
Concepts
"Seer ID"
The Seer ID is a unique identifier for each visitor of a site. This ID is used for data collection and to retrieve the entity.
API
getid(callback: IdCallback): void
Retrieve the Seer ID asynchronously
Events
| Event | Fires when | Payload |
|---|---|---|
| getid | When the Seer ID is available | The seer id |