Variables

The Variables block updates workflow variables during execution. Variables must first be initialized in your workflow's Variables section, then you can use this block to update their values as your workflow runs.

How to Use Variables

1. Initialize in Workflow Variables

First, create your variables in the workflow's Variables section (accessible from the workflow settings):

customerEmail = ""
retryCount = 0
currentStatus = "pending"

2. Update with Variables Block

Use the Variables block to update these values during execution:

customerEmail = <api.email>
retryCount = <variable.retryCount> + 1
currentStatus = "processing"

3. Access Anywhere

Reference variables in any block:

Agent prompt: "Send email to <variable.customerEmail>"
Condition: <variable.retryCount> < 5
API body: {"status": "<variable.currentStatus>"}

Example Use Cases

Loop Counter and State - Track progress through iterations

Loop → Agent (Process) → Variables (itemsProcessed + 1) → Variables (Store lastResult)

Retry Logic - Track API retry attempts

API (Try) → Variables (retryCount + 1) → Condition (retryCount < 3)

Dynamic Configuration - Store user context for workflow

API (Fetch Profile) → Variables (userId, userTier) → Agent (Personalize)

Outputs

The Variables block does not produce traditional block outputs. Variables are accessed globally via <variable.variableName> syntax from any block in the workflow, not through block output connections.

Best Practices

• Initialize in workflow settings: Always create variables in the workflow Variables section before using them
• Update dynamically: Use Variables blocks to update values based on block outputs or calculations
• Use in loops: Perfect for tracking state across iterations
• Name descriptively: Use clear names like currentIndex, totalProcessed, or lastError