Access Environment Variables Inside Action Scripts
Feb 20, 2026
Overview
This article clarifies whether it is possible to access environment variables inside action scripts. The goal is to retrieve sensitive information, such as a secret key or access token, from an application environment file created as part of a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) process.
Applies To
- Action Scripts
Solution
It is not possible to access environment variables directly inside action scripts.
Secrets must be stored in the Secrets section.