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.env file for Python code on Pipedream?
Pipedream does not support the use of .env files for Python code. However, you can use environment variables to securely store and use sensitive data like API keys, passwords, etc. in your Pipedream workflows. You can set environment variables in the Pipedream UI, and they can be accessed within your Python code like so: import os api_key = os.getenv("API_KEY") Remember to replace "API_KEY" with the name of your environment variable. Please note that environment variables are encrypted and stored securely by Pipedream. They are only decrypted during the execution of your workflow.
where do i initialize these environment variables
You can set environment variables in Pipedream from the “Environment Variables” section of the settings page. Here are the steps: 1. Click on your avatar in the top-right corner of the Pipedream interface. 2. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu. 3. Click on the “Environment Variables” tab. 4. Click on the “Add Variable” button. 5. Enter the name and value of your environment variable. 6. Click on “Add Variable” to save. These environment variables will be available in all your workflows. You can access them in your Python code using the os.getenv function, like this: import os api_key = os.getenv("API_KEY") Remember to replace "API_KEY" with the name of your environment variable.