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# Request Variables

Request variables are variables that are scoped to a specific request. They are useful for storing variables that is used in a specific request.

## Creating a Request Variable

* Go to the Request
* Go to Vars Tab
* Add your variable name, value in the Pre Request Vars section
* Save your changes

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-71caebff/fAmLq3o4wvd9-_wO/images/screenshots/variables/request-variables.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=fAmLq3o4wvd9-_wO&q=85&s=43786870be2409dc6db7530eed326cd3" alt="Request Variables" width="2472" height="796" data-path="images/screenshots/variables/request-variables.webp" />

## Using a Request Variable

You can use the `{{varName}}` syntax to use a request variable in a request.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-71caebff/fAmLq3o4wvd9-_wO/images/screenshots/variables/request-variables-usage.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=fAmLq3o4wvd9-_wO&q=85&s=dad505e1cf04e3d4221f2d5a18786381" alt="Request Variables Usage" width="2472" height="888" data-path="images/screenshots/variables/request-variables-usage.webp" />

#### Access Request Variable inside scripts

You can also use the `bru.getRequestVar()` function to get the value of a request variable and use it inside your scripts.

```javascript theme={null}
let source = bru.getRequestVar("source");
let destination = bru.getRequestVar("destination");
```