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Read the shared environment model

This guide covers the macOS UI; the linked Fundamentals page explains what environments mean across clients.

Open an Environment

From a Project window, use the Environments section to browse available environments and open one in its own window.

Variables View

The Variables section is the main workspace for environment data. It supports:
  • search by variable key,
  • table and grouped layouts,
  • hiding disabled variables,
  • creating new variables,
  • disabling or deleting existing variables,
  • importing a local .env file,
  • exporting the environment back to a local file.
Ghostable desktop environment window showing the variables view with search, variable rows, and the import and export controls.

Variable Detail Pane

When you select a variable, the detail column opens. Use it to review:
  • metadata,
  • validation issues,
  • framework-specific insights,
  • version history,
  • restore options for older values.
If no variable is selected, the detail pane collapses so the window behaves like a two-column view. Ghostable desktop environment window showing a selected variable with the detail pane open for metadata, validation, and history.

Pending Key Access

If this Mac has not received the necessary environment key yet, Ghostable shows a Key Access Pending state instead of the variable list. The app can either wait for a teammate to fulfill the request or copy the fallback CLI command for you. Ghostable desktop environment window showing the Key Access Pending state while the Northstar device still needs a key re-share.

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