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Version: v2.6.x LTS

Formatting environment variables

Formatting environment variables

Transform an option into the proper format for a Zowe CLI environment variable, then define a value to the variable. Transform option names according to the following rules:

  • Prefix environment variables with ZOWE_OPT_.
  • Convert lowercase letters in arguments/options to uppercase letters.
  • Convert hyphens in arguments/options to underscores.

Tip: Refer to your operating system documentation for information about how to set and get environment variables. The procedure varies between Windows, Mac, and various versions of Linux.

Examples:

The following table provides examples of CLI options and the corresponding environment variable to which you can define a value:

Command OptionEnvironment VariableUse Case
--userZOWE_OPT_USERDefine your mainframe username to an environment variable to avoid specifying it on all commands or profiles.
--reject-unauthorizedZOWE_OPT_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZEDDefine a value of true to the --reject-unauthorized flag when you always require the flag and do not want to specify it on all commands or profiles.