{{first_name}} and can be supplied by batch CSV rows, workflow leads, API calls, test calls, or defaults saved on the agent version.
Dynamic Variable Sources
Call-time data can arrive from several places.| Source | Example |
|---|---|
| Prompt placeholder | {{first_name}} in the instruction. |
| Welcome message | A personalized first sentence. |
| Batch CSV | Columns for name, due date, city, or amount. |
| Workflow lead variables | Lead-specific values used in nodes and templates. |
| API request | Metadata or variables supplied by an external launcher. |
| Default variables | Fallback values when a source is missing. |
Design Variables Cleanly
Dynamic Variable Problems
Variable is spoken with braces
Variable is spoken with braces
The value was not supplied and no safe default existed.
CSV value goes to wrong field
CSV value goes to wrong field
Header does not match the expected variable key.
Workflow action missing a parameter
Workflow action missing a parameter
Lead variable key was absent or misspelled.
Transfer fails
Transfer fails
Destination variable was empty or incorrectly formatted.
Related Reading
Agent Dynamic Variables
Use variables in agents.
Default Variables
Set fallbacks.
Workflow Variables
Use variables in automation.