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AddVariable
Usage
Use this method to capture a variable value in an ongoing conversation. The Chatbot can use this variable value at a later time in the conversation, for example to avoid repeatedly asking the user for the same information.
Mandatory parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| name | string | The name of the variable for which a value is captured. This variable must exist in the Chatbot instance. |
| value | string | The value to be captured for the variable. |
Optional parameters
This method has no optional parameters.
Response data format
This method calls the Chatbot API’s POST /conversation/variables endpoint. It returns a Promise with the API response data. Please refer to the Responses section of the endpoint on the Chatbot API Routes page for the response format.
Example
chatbot.api.addVariable("first_name", "NewName");