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Pipeline Variables

Certain fields on a pipeline step can utilize pipeline variables - special strings that are replaced with user-provided values at runtime. These variables can be used for highly dynamic workflows where specific or custom values are desired.

Variable Format

A pipeline variable follows this format:

{{variable}}

and supports the following characters:

  • a-z
  • 0-9
  • -

Not all pipeline step fields support variables. When using the Portal, fields supporting variables are specified with an icon.

Magic Variables

Cycle provides automatic support for some variables, known as magic variables, that will automatically be filled in during pipeline run.

  • Date - {{-date}} - 2024-08-13
  • Date-time - {{-date-time}} - 2024-08-13 16:57:24
  • Time - {{-time}} - 16:57:24
  • Time RFC - {{-time-rfc3339}} - 2024-08-13T16:57:24Z

Get Started with Pipeline Variables

See our dedicated, interface-specific documentation for setting up pipelines with variables: