---
title: blossom env_var:init
url: "/docs/reference/cli/env_var/init/"
canonical_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/env_var/init/
markdown_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/env_var/init.md
summary: Create a starter env_var.yml
categories:
- cli
- reference
---

# blossom env_var:init

Create a starter env_var.yml

## Usage

    blossom env_var:init [--force]

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `--force, -f` | Overwrite an existing starter file |

Examples:

    blossom env_var:init

Creates a starter env_var.yml file by default.

Edit the file, then create the environment variable:

    blossom env_var:create --data env_var.yml

Find environments:

    blossom environment:list