---
name: "gh-variable-list"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "github-cli"
version: "2.102.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gh-variable-list"
---

# gh-variable-list(1)

List variables

## NAME

gh-variable-list - List variables

## SYNOPSIS

**gh variable list \[flags\]**

## DESCRIPTION

List variables on one of the following levels: - repository (default): available to GitHub Actions runs or Dependabot in a repository - environment: available to GitHub Actions runs for a deployment environment in a repository - organization: available to GitHub Actions runs or Dependabot within an organization

## OPTIONS

- **-e**, **--env** **\<string\>**

  List variables for an environment

- **-q**, **--jq** **\<expression\>**

  Filter JSON output using a jq expression

- **--json** **\<fields\>**

  Output JSON with the specified fields

- **-o**, **--org** **\<string\>**

  List variables for an organization

- **-t**, **--template** **\<string\>**

  Format JSON output using a Go template; see "gh help formatting"

## OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS

- **-R**, **--repo** **\<\[HOST/\]OWNER/REPO\>**

  Select another repository using the \[HOST/\]OWNER/REPO format

## ALIASES

gh variable ls

## JSON FIELDS

**createdAt**, **name**, **numSelectedRepos**, **selectedReposURL**, **updatedAt**, **value**, **visibility**

## EXIT CODES

0: Successful execution

1: Error

2: Command canceled

4: Authentication required

NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command's help for more information.

## SEE ALSO

**[gh-variable(1)](/gh-variable/1.md)**