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Config Store

Store and retrieve global configuration variables across workflows

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Get Variable

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Overview

This node, named Config Store, allows users to store, retrieve, update, and delete global configuration variables across workflows in n8n. It supports operations such as setting a single variable, getting a variable, setting multiple variables at once, retrieving all variables, deleting a variable, and clearing all stored variables. This is useful for managing environment-specific settings, API keys, or other configuration data that needs to be shared across multiple workflows.

Use Case Examples

  1. Store an API key as a variable and retrieve it in different workflows.
  2. Set multiple configuration variables at once for a new environment setup.
  3. Delete or clear configuration variables when they are no longer needed.

Properties

Name Meaning
Variable Name The name of the variable to get, set, or delete. It is recommended to use uppercase for convention.
Options Additional options for the operation, including whether the variable value should be masked in logs (secure) and whether to include the variable in the output data (addToOutput).

Output

JSON

  • _configStore
    • operation - The operation performed (e.g., get, set, delete).
    • variable - The variable name involved in the operation.
    • value - The variable value, masked if marked as secure.
    • success - Indicates if the operation was successful.
    • found - Indicates if the variable was found (for get operations).
    • error - Error message if the variable was not found.
    • variables - An object containing multiple variables and their values (for setMultiple and getAll operations).
    • count - The count of variables affected or retrieved.
    • deleted - Indicates if a variable was deleted.
    • cleared - The number of variables cleared in a clear operation.

Troubleshooting

  • If a variable is not found during a get operation, the output will indicate 'Variable not found' in the error field. Ensure the variable name is correct and has been set previously.
  • When using the secure option, the actual value is masked in the output and logs as '***SECURE***'. Make sure to disable this option if you need to see the actual value in the output.
  • If variables are not appearing in the output, check that the 'Add to Output' option is enabled.

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