add variable with type equals to 'array[object]' in the input field #7799

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opened 2026-02-21 18:22:26 -05:00 by yindo · 5 comments
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Originally created by @Ena-0606 on GitHub (Jan 20, 2025).

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1. Is this request related to a challenge you're experiencing? Tell me about your story.

[current status]
In the chatflow/workflow, user can only add new variable with string type in the input field.
Now, I would like to create a tool, a self-defined workflow. In the workflow, I would like to add a LLM node that the resource of the context is changeable. However, I found that I cannot add a new array[object] variable in the "start" node.

[new features]
add a variable in the input field in the start node that the type is array[object]

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Originally created by @Ena-0606 on GitHub (Jan 20, 2025). ### Self Checks - [x] I have searched for existing issues [search for existing issues](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues), including closed ones. - [x] I confirm that I am using English to submit this report (我已阅读并同意 [Language Policy](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/1542)). - [x] [FOR CHINESE USERS] 请务必使用英文提交 Issue,否则会被关闭。谢谢!:) - [x] Please do not modify this template :) and fill in all the required fields. ### 1. Is this request related to a challenge you're experiencing? Tell me about your story. [current status] In the chatflow/workflow, user can only add new variable with string type in the input field. Now, I would like to create a tool, a self-defined workflow. In the workflow, I would like to add a LLM node that the resource of the context is changeable. However, I found that I cannot add a new array[object] variable in the "start" node. [new features] add a variable in the input field in the start node that the type is array[object] ### 2. Additional context or comments _No response_ ### 3. Can you help us with this feature? - [ ] I am interested in contributing to this feature.
yindo added the 💪 enhancement label 2026-02-21 18:22:26 -05:00
yindo closed this issue 2026-02-21 18:22:26 -05:00
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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 20, 2025):

Hi, @Ena-0606. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the Dify team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

  • Enhancement request to support 'array[object]' type variables in the "start" node input field.
  • Currently, only string type variables are supported.
  • No further comments or developments have been made on this issue.

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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 20, 2025): Hi, @Ena-0606. I'm [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), and I'm helping the Dify team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale. **Issue Summary:** - Enhancement request to support 'array[object]' type variables in the "start" node input field. - Currently, only string type variables are supported. - No further comments or developments have been made on this issue. **Next Steps:** - Please confirm if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the Dify repository by commenting here. - If there is no response, the issue will be automatically closed in 15 days. Thank you for your understanding and contribution!
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@Ena-0606 commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2025):

Due to the convenience of maintaining chatflows, I use several self-defined workflows in a chatflow. In this case, the support 'array[object]' type variables in the "start" node input field is really important!

@Ena-0606 commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2025): Due to the convenience of maintaining chatflows, I use several self-defined workflows in a chatflow. In this case, the support 'array[object]' type variables in the "start" node input field is really important!
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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2025):

@takatost, the user @Ena-0606 has indicated that support for 'array[object]' type variables in the "start" node input field is still important for their workflows. Could you please assist them with this issue?

@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2025): @takatost, the user @Ena-0606 has indicated that support for 'array[object]' type variables in the "start" node input field is still important for their workflows. Could you please assist them with this issue?
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@CaoYiwei commented on GitHub (Mar 9, 2025):

pls add this feature!it's important!

@CaoYiwei commented on GitHub (Mar 9, 2025): pls add this feature!it's important!
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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 10, 2025):

Hi, @Ena-0606. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the Dify team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

  • You requested support for 'array[object]' type variables in the "start" node input field of a chatflow/workflow.
  • Currently, only string type variables are supported, limiting the use of self-defined workflows with changeable context resources.
  • The importance of this feature was acknowledged by both you and @CaoYiwei.

Next Steps:

  • Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the Dify repository by commenting on this issue.
  • If there is no further activity, the issue will be automatically closed in 15 days.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 10, 2025): Hi, @Ena-0606. I'm [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), and I'm helping the Dify team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale. **Issue Summary:** - You requested support for 'array[object]' type variables in the "start" node input field of a chatflow/workflow. - Currently, only string type variables are supported, limiting the use of self-defined workflows with changeable context resources. - The importance of this feature was acknowledged by both you and @CaoYiwei. **Next Steps:** - Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the Dify repository by commenting on this issue. - If there is no further activity, the issue will be automatically closed in 15 days. Thank you for your understanding and contribution!
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Reference: langgenius/dify#7799