---
title: blossom env_var:create
url: "/docs/reference/cli/env_var/create/"
canonical_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/env_var/create/
markdown_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/env_var/create.md
summary: Create an environment variable
categories:
- cli
- reference
---

# blossom env_var:create

Create an environment variable

## Usage

    blossom env_var:create [--data DATA]

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `--data, -d` | YAML or JSON data, a path to a data file, or an HTTP(S) URL |

Examples:

    blossom env_var:init
    blossom env_var:create --data env_var.yml
    blossom env_var:create -d '{"env_var":{"environment_id":"environment-100","key":"RAILS_ENV","value":"production"}}'

Creates an environment variable.

Local files and inline data support `$VAR` and `${VAR}` substitution from
`.env`, `BLOSSOM_VARS_FILE`, and the process environment. See
`blossom help:data`.

Run `blossom env_var:init` to create a starter env_var.yml file.