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# Add Item to List

**Introduction** 

This step adds a specified item to a custom variable list within an automation.

**Description** 

Allows you to append an item to a list-type custom variable. The item added must match the type defined in the list's schema.

**Configuration**

* **Variable**: Select the custom variable list to which you want to add an item. This variable must be of the List type. This is a required field.
* **Item**: Input the item to be added to the list. The item type must match the list's item schema.


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