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Using Variables

You can use variables in your HTTP requests.

Basic document variables​

Create a file with the .http extension and write your HTTP requests in it.

examples.http
@pokemon=pikachu
@pokemon2=bulbasaur

GET https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/pokemon/{{pokemon}} HTTP/1.1
Accept: application/json

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GET https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/pokemon/{{pokemon2}} HTTP/1.1
Accept: application/json

These variables are available in all requests in the file.

Prompt variables​

You can also use prompt variables. These are variables that you can set when you run the request.

examples.http
# @prompt pokemon
GET https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/pokemon/{{pokemon}} HTTP/1.1
Accept: application/json

When you run this request, you will be prompted to enter a value for pokemon.

These variables are available for the current request and all subsequent requests in the file.