Low Variables

This ExpressionEngine add-on gives you and your users a better way of managing site wide variables. Currently, you can use User Defined Global Variables, which are parsed at the very end of EE’s Parse Order and can only be edited though the Templates tab. Alternatively, you can use Path.php Global Variables which are parsed much earlier, but do not provide an interface for your users. Finally, you can use Fresh Variables, which are also parsed early, but can be inappropriate for your users as it also gives them the power to break your templates.

Low Variables builds on the User Defined Global Variables and gives them a right boost. It allows you to show or hide variables from your users, so they see only what they need. It allows you to label, group and sort variables, keeping them clear and free from clutter. It allows you to be selective in which variables are parsed early, keeping your templates safe. Finally, it allows you to select different variable types, much like FieldFrame Fieldtypes.

Example usage

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Screenshots

Low Variables: Extension settings Low Variables: Module home, group 1 Low Variables: Module home, group 2 Low Variables: Drag and drop interface Low Variables: Manage variables (list) Low Variables: Manage variables (sort order) Low Variables: Edit variable Low Variables: Edit variable (new)

What they’re saying about Low Variables

Low Variables is one of the coolest, most useful add-ons I’ve seen in a while —Ryan Masuga

I predict that Low Variables will shortly become as important a part of an EE install as Structure and FieldFrame —Jim Pannell

Low Variables could be the best module/add-on for ExpressionEngine I’ve seen yet —Sean Sperte

I think you’ve won add-on of the year 2010 —Jamie Pittock

One the best thought-out #EE add-ons I've ever used —Simon Rudkin

Buy Low Variables €29.75

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RSS feed Latest version: v1.1.6

  • Fixed a bug in the extension settings where the correct show/hide value was not saved
  • Added {label} to {exp:low_variables:parse var="myvar" multiple="yes"}
  • Improved conditionals in {exp:low_variables:parse var="myvar" multiple="yes"}
  • Module home page now remembers which group was active last
  • Changed module description

Low Variables is licensed under the Commercial License Agreement.