How to intialize pipeline variables in a schedule pipeline REST call?

Question

Hey. I'm trying to create a pipeline schedule (through rest api) with non-default variable values.

I've tried different combinations but nothing is working. It always uses default values. Below is my current rest call.

curl --request POST -u ''\
--url 'https://api.bitbucket.org/2.0/repositories/mmksystems/myrepo/pipelines_config/schedules/' \
--header 'Accept: application/json' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '
{
"type": "pipeline_schedule",
"uuid": "{40}",
"enabled":true,
"target": {
"type":"pipeline_ref_target",
"ref_type":"branch",
"ref_name":"master",
"selector": {
"type":"custom",
"pattern":"deploy-project"
}
},
"variables": [
{
"key": "VAR_1",
"value": "a"
},
{
"key": "VAR_2",
"value": "b"
},
{
"key": "VAR_3",
"value": "c"
}
],
"cron_pattern": "0 0 5,9,13 * * ?",
}

EDIT:
It seems like triggering a pipeline with variables works fine but for some reason you can't create a schedule with custom variables? (https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/bitbucket/rest/api-group-pipelines/#trigger-a-custom-pipeline-with-variables)

Matija Varjacic · Answer

Thanks for letting me know. Wish there was more interest for this functionality. Seems like a trivial change.

Theodora Boudale · Answer

Hi Matija,

I'm afraid that this is not possible at the moment.

The only workaround would be by creating multiple custom pipelines with the same script but different default values, and then creating a schedule for each one.

We have a feature request in our issue tracker for what you are asking:

* https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/BCLOUD-19829

Since you'd be interested in that feature, I would suggest adding your vote to that feature request (by selecting the Vote for this issue link) as the number of votes helps the development team and product managers better understand the demand for new features. You are more than welcome to leave any feedback, and you can also add yourself as a watcher (by selecting the Start watching this issue link) if you'd like to get notified via email on updates.

Implementation of new features is done as per our policy here and any updates will be posted in the feature request.

Kind regards,
Theodora