# Where are my variables used **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Tags:** flow, homey-pro\ **Created:** [March 19, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587 "2024-03-19T01:33:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Peter\_Bittner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_bittner/32/16698_2.png) [@Peter\_Bittner](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Bittner)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/1 "2024-03-19T01:33:19Z")
Is it possible to find out which variables are used in which flows. I was wondering if a modification to the Homey Overview script might do this. It knows how many variables of what type you have. ---
**Author:** ![PeterHa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/94ad74/32.png) [@PeterHa](https://community.homey.app/u/PeterHa)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/2 "2024-03-19T08:11:53Z")
Hi Peter, maybe this script is helpful für you: > [@A (Homey) Script to find Any Items (Devices, Zones, Apps, Variables) in any flow](https://community.homey.app/t/a-homey-script-to-find-any-items-devices-zones-apps-variables-in-any-flow/69904): > > Here is a script that you can use to find any Variables, Devices, Zones or Apps in any Flow or Advanced Flow. This will be included into the [Device Capabilities App](https://homey.app/nl-nl/app/nl.qluster-it.DeviceCapabilities/Device-Capabilities/) and explanations for the flowcards will be placed on [[APP][Pro] Device Capabilities - Enhance the capabilities of devices - Apps - Homey Community Forum](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-enhance-the-capabilities-of-devices/43287). This topic can be used for the below script. You can use it in many ways, see the top of the script for examples. The Find Objects in Flows Script /// -- The Find Objects in Flo… I used it only one time, so I’m not familiar with it. But questions can be raised in the thread. ---
**Author:** ![Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arie_j_godschalk/32/63027_2.png) [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://community.homey.app/u/Arie_J_Godschalk)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/3 "2024-03-19T08:58:25Z")
The [Device Capabilities](https://homey.app/a/nl.qluster-it.DeviceCapabilities/) App also has a flowcard based on this script. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Bittner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_bittner/32/16698_2.png) [@Peter\_Bittner](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Bittner)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/4 "2024-03-19T21:36:05Z")
Wow that looks complex. So if I instal the Device Capabilities App and use that flow to list where my variables are being used, and possibly list those I have created and never used, where would I send the output? I don’t recall being able to output to a document of the screen. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/5 "2024-03-19T22:03:51Z")
You can send it to the timeline for example, or any messaging app, by adding the tag(s) from the flowcard. ---
**Author:** ![Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/arie_j_godschalk/32/63027_2.png) [@Arie\_J\_Godschalk](https://community.homey.app/u/Arie_J_Godschalk)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2024, 6:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/6 "2024-03-20T06:19:21Z")
> [@Peter\_Bittner](#): > > where would I send the output? In an advanced flow, just press Start. Then hover over the flowcard and the result is in the bottom. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Bittner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_bittner/32/16698_2.png) [@Peter\_Bittner](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Bittner)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/7 "2024-03-25T20:00:39Z")
I keep getting a timeout when trying to install tha App. ![IMG_5889](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/7/67952f96b560ae52e9ade1c970283ffdd466d644.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/8 "2024-03-25T20:48:46Z")
Afaik that’s only a website timeout. The app should install. Doesn’t it appear as installed app? ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Bittner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_bittner/32/16698_2.png) [@Peter\_Bittner](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Bittner)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/9 "2024-03-25T21:21:31Z")
No. Just tried again, same outcome. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/10 "2024-03-25T21:28:27Z")
This might help: logout of the store, empty cache and force reload the page. Also logout of the Homey mobile & web apps Now login on both Homey and the store, and try again. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Bittner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_bittner/32/16698_2.png) [@Peter\_Bittner](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Bittner)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/11 "2024-03-25T21:36:35Z")
OK. How do you empty cache? Do you mean of the browser or the homey app? ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/12 "2024-03-25T21:41:12Z")
The browser. shft ctrl R might work > **[9 Ways to Clear Your Browser Cache: Chrome, Safari, & More](https://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cache)** > > Easily clear the cache on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, & iPad While your browser cache usually helps websites load faster, it can sometimes prevent you from seeing the most up-to-date version of a webpage. In some cases, an old or... ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Bittner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_bittner/32/16698_2.png) [@Peter\_Bittner](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Bittner)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/13 "2024-03-25T22:26:34Z")
OK, one more question before I do that. I work across 3 devices. Should I do that for all devices before trying again. I do get the same result regardless of the device I use. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/14 "2024-03-25T22:43:09Z")
It’s not “the proven fix” I just think somehow your Homey can’t be found → logging off everywhere, and refreshing the webstore, and logon again might solve it. It can’t hurt! ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Bittner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_bittner/32/16698_2.png) [@Peter\_Bittner](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Bittner)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/15 "2024-03-26T00:03:38Z")
All good. Got it installed. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Pat\_M](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/pat_m/32/56295_2.png) [@Pat\_M](https://community.homey.app/u/Pat_M)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/where-are-my-variables-used/106587/16 "2025-07-04T11:10:12Z")
May I only say that using Device Capabilities and its function to search for variables used in flows is **fantastic** - Thank you for the lovely app!