> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.thoughtly.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Variable

> A variable is a named value that stores information during a Thoughtly voice agent conversation or automation, used for branching, prompts, and action payloads.

A **Variable** is a named value that stores information during a conversation or automation. [Agent Variables](/agents/variables) capture data from caller responses, while automation variables pass data between steps in workflows.