# Flow Version Variables

## Create Flow Version Variable

> Creates a new variable for a flow version. Requires a \`type\` and \`key\`, and optionally accepts a \`value\`, \`date\_format\`, and \`secret\` flag.

```json
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```

## Update Flow Version Variable

> Updates an existing flow version variable. Accepts \`type\`, \`key\`, \`value\`, \`date\_format\`, and \`secret\` flag.

```json
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```

## Delete Flow Version Variable

> Permanently deletes a specific flow version variable.

```json
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```


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