# Create Custom Variable

**Introduction** 

This step creates a new custom variable with a defined schema.

**Configuration**

* **Schema**: Define the schema for the custom variable. The schema determines the type of data the variable can store. It should be defined according to the available data types. This is a required field.
* **Value**: Input the initial value for the custom variable. The value must conform to the defined schema.

**Outputs**

* **Variable**: The newly created custom variable. It contains a nested variable named "Value" which holds the data conforming to the defined schema. This variable can be used in subsequent steps, such as "Add Item to List."

**Usage** 

Ideal for custom data handling within an automation.


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