How to Enable an Environmental Variable in a Workflow Instead of Just a Project?

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Hello and good morning, I’m wondering if anyone can give me some guidance. I’ve set up an environmental variable in a project and yet I cannot access it from the workflow within the project. Pi tells me to go to settings but what is suggested is not present in the settings. How do I enable an evnironmental variable in a workflow not just a project?

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is there any more you can tell me about how to troubleshoot this?

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To effectively troubleshoot issues in Pipedream, you can follow these general steps: 1. Check Logs: Pipedream provides detailed logs for each workflow execution. You can view these logs to identify any errors or unexpected behavior in your workflow steps. 2. Review Step Exports: Each step in a Pipedream workflow can export data. Reviewing these exports can help you understand the data flow and identify where things might be going wrong. 3. Use Debugging Tools: Pipedream offers debugging tools that allow you to inspect the state of your workflow at each step. Utilize these tools to gain insights into the execution process. 4. Consult Documentation: Make sure to review the relevant Pipedream documentation for any specific components or integrations you are using. This can provide guidance on expected behavior and configuration options. 5. Community and Support: If you’re still facing issues, consider reaching out to the Pipedream community or support team. You can visit Pipedream Support for more assistance. If you have specific details about the issue you’re facing, feel free to share them, and I can provide more targeted advice.

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Hey , are you accessing the env var inside the defaultComponent wrapper?

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Or under the handler function in case it’s python

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no I don’t think so: It’s coded like this:
const slackClient = new WebClient(process.env.SLACK_BOT_TOKEN);

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Pi is advising to do it this way, should i use the default coponent wrapper?

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Yes the env vars are available in that context, actually all custom code you should write under the async run function inside the defaultComponent wrapper

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thanks, I’ll try that right now

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Hey that did it, thank you !

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I really appreciate it.

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Awesome, glad it worked

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Btw there are some of these details in our docs, e.g. GitHub

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thank you! I guess I’m not sure when to question Pi but I’ll check this out

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Both resources can be helpful!

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Thanks