# Generate Snowflake ID

> Generate a unique Snowflake-like ID.

- ID: `generate_snowflake_id`
- Type: Block
- Category: [Utilities](https://inventor.bot/docs/reference/blocks/utilities.md)

**Outputs**

| Name | Description | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `snowflake_id` | Generated identifier. | e.g. `"123456789012345678"` |

**Example**

```go
snowflakeId := generate_snowflake_id()
send_text_message(Args{
	channel_id:      trigger.channel_id,
	message_content: "Snowflake ID: " + snowflakeId.snowflake_id,
})
```