$ and select a variable to insert it as a chip.
How Variables Work
When your workflow runs, Kadoa automatically replaces variable references with the actual values you’ve defined. Example: If you create a variable namedkeywords with the value "ESG reports", this prompt:
Variable Data Types
Creating Variables
- Navigate to team settings in your dashboard sidebar
- Click Create variable
- Enter a unique Key (no spaces allowed)
- Select the Data Type (Text, Secret, JSON Object, Array)
- Enter the Value
- Click Save
Using Variables in Prompts
When writing your prompt:- Type
$to see available variables - Select a variable from the suggestion list
- The variable appears as a chip in the prompt editor and remains linked to the stored variable
- To create a variable without leaving the prompt, choose Create variable from the suggestions
Example: Location-Based Search
zipCodes: ["10001","10002"], radius: 25
Example: Authenticated Portal Access
username: "user@example.com", password: (Secret)
Variable Scope
- Variables are scoped to your team workspace
- All team members can use variables in their workflows
- Only Admins and Owners can create, edit, or delete variables
Learn More
- Variables SDK Reference → - Manage variables programmatically
- Variables API Reference →
- Writing Prompts →
- Secret Variables →