Environment variables

Environment variables securely store API keys, passwords and other sensitive information needed by Edge Functions. They are never exposed in frontend code.

Adding variables

1. Open your project in Cadrant and go to the Database panel.
2. Click the 'Environment' tab.
3. Add your variables as KEY = value (e.g.: STRIPE_SECRET_KEY = sk_live_...).
4. Save. Variables are immediately available to your Edge Functions.

Using in functions

Edge Functions access environment variables via Deno.env:

• Each variable is accessible in server code via Deno.env.get('VARIABLE_NAME').
• Variables are never included in the frontend bundle.
• Cadrant automatically configures variable references when you describe an integration.
• You can change values at any time without redeploying the application.