Adding Shared Variables

Shared variables allow you to define reusable request parameters that appear across multiple actions in your app. These are useful when a value (such as an authorization header or query parameter) is required across many endpoints but was not captured in the original API documentation.

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Step 1: Open Your App

1. Navigate to your Workspace.
2. Open the App where you want to add the shared variable.

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Step 2: Click the "+" Button

1. In the app sidebar, locate the + button next to the Refresh button.
2. Click the + button to open the asset dropdown menu.

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Step 3: Select "Shared Variable"

1. From the dropdown menu, select Shared Variable.

Options available in the dropdown include:

• New Action
• New Folder
• Shared Variable

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Step 4: Configure the Shared Variable

After selecting Shared Variable, a configuration modal will appear.

Fill in the following fields:

Field	Description
Variable Type	Choose where the variable should be applied: Query or Header
Key	The parameter key (e.g., Authorization)
Sample Value	Example value used for the parameter (e.g., Bearer <Token>)

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Step 5: Select Actions

1. Choose the actions you want the variable applied to.
2. You can:
   • Select actions individually
   • Click Select All to apply it to every action in the app.

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Step 6: Add the Variable to Actions

1. Click the Add to num Actions button.
2. A confirmation step will appear asking you to confirm the action.

3. Click Confirm to proceed.

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Step 7: Refresh the App

1. After the operation completes successfully, click the Refresh button.
2. The variable will now appear in the Query parameters or Headers of the selected actions.

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Next Steps

• Making Your App Ready for Use
• Adding Individual Requests