Global variables

Use global variables to store and reuse credentials and values across all of your flows. Global variables are typically used for API keys and service credentials — for example, your OpenAI API key or a database connection string.

Orbis Studio encrypts all global variable values in the database. You can use a global variable in any component field that displays the globe icon.

Create a global variable

1. In the Orbis Studio header, click your profile icon and select Settings.
2. Click Global Variables, then click Add New.
3. Enter a Variable Name and Value.
4. Optional: Select a Type:
   • Generic — value is visible in the visual editor
   • Credential — value is masked in the visual editor (recommended for API keys)
5. Optional: Use Apply To Fields to automatically apply this variable to matching fields across all components. For example, selecting OpenAI API Key will pre-fill that field in any OpenAI component.
6. Click Save Variable.

The variable is now available in any component field that displays the globe icon.

Edit a global variable

1. Go to Settings → Global Variables.
2. Click the variable you want to edit.
3. Update the Variable Name, Value, or Apply To Fields as needed.
4. Click Update Variable.

Delete a global variable

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Deleting a global variable is permanent. Flows that reference the deleted variable will fail until updated.

1. Go to Settings → Global Variables.
2. Check the variable you want to delete.
3. Click Delete.