kestra-io/kestra

envs() function notation

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#16,396 opened on May 29, 2026

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Feature description

Hi guys ! As with the secret retrieval function, it would be convenient to have the same call format for environment variables (' envs("xxxx") '). This would allow calling an environment variable based on a dynamic name (for example, according to a database return value or status) which is not currently possible.

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Research direction
Study the implementation of the existing 'secrets()' function, then replicate the pattern for environment variables using 'envs()' function, ensuring support for dynamic variable names.
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java
Domain
backend
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3
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1-2 days
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Clear
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Java
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50