Set environment variables

App version: 1.0.1iPad · iPhoneContent checked: 2026-09-21Screenshot UI: EnglishStandard / Pro

What you will do

Pass project configuration to a fresh Python kernel and terminal.

Before you start

• An active Standard or Pro subscription, or an eligible trial.

Download the tutorial workspace

Where to start

Settings → Environment → Environment Variables

Keep in mind

On iOS/iPadOS 1.0.1, completely close and reopen Vibeit after changing Environment settings. Restart Kernel clears the Python session but does not reload these saved settings.

Follow the steps

1. 1Enter a name and valueFor a harmless example, enter VIBEIT_DEMO as the key and tutorial as the value. Names are case-sensitive.
2. 2Add the variableTap Add Variable and check that the name appears in the list. Names containing TOKEN, KEY, SECRET or PASSWORD use secure storage.
3. 3Close and reopen VibeitSave your work. Open the system app switcher, swipe Vibeit’s card upward to close it, then tap the Vibeit icon to open it again. Returning to the Home Screen alone does not restart the app.
4. 4Check the harmless valueRun the example and check for tutorial. Use presence checks instead of printing secret values.
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   import os
   print(os.environ.get("VIBEIT_DEMO"))

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1. Enter a name and value — For a harmless example, enter VIBEIT_DEMO as the key and tutorial as the value. Names are case-sensitive.

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2. Add the variable — Tap Add Variable and check that the name appears in the list. Names containing TOKEN, KEY, SECRET or PASSWORD use secure storage.

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3. Close and reopen Vibeit — Save your work. Open the system app switcher, swipe Vibeit’s card upward to close it, then tap the Vibeit icon to open it again. Returning to the Home Screen alone does not restart the app.

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4. Check the harmless value — Run the example and check for tutorial. Use presence checks instead of printing secret values.

import os
print(os.environ.get("VIBEIT_DEMO"))

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Check the result

The new kernel prints tutorial.

If it does not work

• If a newly saved token or environment value is not visible to Python, restart the kernel.
• For 401/403 responses, check the token and the resource’s account permissions.
• If a file downloads but does not load, check its format, required packages and available memory.

Next steps

• Configure a Hugging Face token
• Type, copy and paste in the terminal

Related reference

• Apple: quit and reopen an app

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