getEnvironmentVariable

Returns the value of an environment variable by name. Returns an empty string when the variable is not set. Available when the security cargo feature is enabled.

getEnvironmentVariable(name) → returns string

This function requires RustCFML.  Not supported on Lucee, Adobe ColdFusion, etc.
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Argument Reference

name string
Required

The name of the environment variable.

Examples
Sample code invoking the getEnvironmentVariable function

Get the HOME environment variable.

writeDump(getEnvironmentVariable("HOME"));

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