---
id: set-variable
title: Set variable
---

This action allows you to create a variable and assign a `value` to it.

## Options

| Option | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| Key   | Name(String) of the variable through which you can access the value |
| Value | A value can be a string, number, boolean expression, array, or object |
| Debounce | Debounce field is empty by default, you can enter a numerical value to specify the time in milliseconds after which the action will be performed. ex: `300` |

:::info
You can also trigger actions from the **JavaScript code**. Check it out [here](/docs/how-to/run-actions-from-runjs).
:::

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