Importing

apiki can capture variables from your current shell environment and save them to your collection.

Entering Import Mode

Press i from the main list to enter import mode. The interface switches to show all environment variables currently set in your shell.

Selecting Variables to Import

1. Navigate the list with ↑/↓ or j/k
2. Press Space to select variables you want to import
3. Select as many as you need

Confirming the Import

1. Press Enter when you’ve selected everything you want
2. Confirm when prompted
3. The variables are added to your collection

Video coming soon

Imported variables are automatically selected and labeled “imported from environment” so you can identify them later. You can edit them afterwards to add more descriptive labels.

Canceling

Press Esc to cancel import mode and return to the main list without importing anything.

When to Use Import

Migrating from manual exports: If you’ve been setting variables with export VAR=value in your shell config, import them to apiki so you can manage them visually.

Capturing a working configuration: When you have a shell session with the right variables set, import them to save that configuration for later.

Bootstrapping a new setup: Import variables from a working machine to quickly set up a new environment.