Predefined Variables

Predefined variables provide platform-generated values you can use when configuring infrastructure in GlobalAI. They help you avoid hardcoding values and support reusable, dynamic configurations.

The platform resolves predefined variables at runtime; you can select them wherever the platform allows dynamic values.

How predefined variables work

Reference predefined variables using a placeholder syntax; the platform resolves them automatically when an action or deployment executes.

You can use predefined variables:

As standalone values
Combined with static text
Combined with other predefined variables

For example, use a predefined variable to generate a unique resource name by appending a random string:

{{set_string}}-test

This produces a random string followed by -test.

GlobalAI groups predefined variables into categories based on the type of data they provide.

Integrations

Integration variables expose values from connected integrations. Use them to reference integration identifiers or metadata without hardcoding them into your configuration.

Common use cases

Passing integration identifiers into Terraform input values
Referencing integration-specific metadata dynamically
Reducing manual updates when integration values change

User

User variables provide information about the user who initiated an action, deployment, or configuration.

Common use cases

Associating infrastructure resources with a specific user
Supporting auditing and traceability
Injecting user-related context into configuration values

Function

Function variables generate dynamic values at runtime. Use them to ensure uniqueness or to generate values automatically during execution.

Common use cases

Generating unique identifiers
Creating non-conflicting resource names
Producing dynamic values during deployment

Usage notes

The platform resolves predefined variables at runtime
Combine them with static values where supported
Available variables and categories may vary by feature or context

Now that you know how predefined variables work, you may want to explore these related guides.