Variables catalogue
The catalogue is where variables are created and managed. Open it from Apps, then Capable, then Variables, or from a space's Capable page.
#Sections
Section | What it holds | When you see it |
|---|---|---|
Getting started | A short introduction, help cards and View full documentation. | Always |
Space variables | Variables kept in this space. | Inside a space |
Global variables | Variables any page can use. | Always |
#Columns
Column | What it shows |
|---|---|
Name | The variable's name. |
Value | The current value, formatted as pages show it. People show with their avatar and name. |
Type | Text, Number, User or Date. |
Last modified and Modified by | When it last changed, and who changed it. |
Edit access | An open lock (You can edit) or Only specific people can edit. |
Actions (...) | Edit, Restrictions and Delete, as far as you have permission. |
Rows are sorted by name, 25 to a page. Click a row to open the details sidebar.
#Search
The Search variables box filters by name, description and the displayed value, ignoring case. Dates match either way they are written, for example 14 Oct 2026 or 2026-10-14, and people match by name. Switching sections clears the search.
#Create
Create, top right, opens Create variable (or Create global variable) with Name, Type, Value and Description. When it saves you see Created followed by the variable's name. If the button is greyed out, hover over it for the reason, or see Create is greyed out.
#A few things that catch people out
Each section loads the 500 most recently changed variables. Beyond that the catalogue says so, and search only covers what is loaded. See The catalogue says it is showing the 500 most recently changed variables.
Columns cannot be re-sorted; the order is always by name.
The first time anyone opens Variables in a space, Capable sets up a store for it. The Create button says Setting up Variables for this space for a moment.
#Related
Every variable, one list.
