Can I use this skill to bulk-update multiple client sites?

Yes, the skill includes specific workflows and API patterns for bulk variable setup, auditing, and applying templates across multiple site UIDs.

How does variable inheritance work in Datto RMM?

Datto RMM checks for variables at the Site level first. If a site-specific value exists, it is used; otherwise, the system falls back to the Account-level value.

What naming conventions should I use for RMM variables?

The skill recommends using SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE (e.g., BACKUP_PATH) and avoiding reserved prefixes like 'CS_' or 'DATTO_' which are used by the system.

What is the difference between Account and Site variables?

Account variables are global configurations available to all sites, whereas Site variables are specific to a single client site and can override Account variables with the same name.

Datto RMM Variable Management

Name: Datto RMM Variable Management
Author: wyre-technology

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages account and site-level configuration variables within Datto RMM to automate environment-specific settings and script customization.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for managing Datto RMM variables, enabling MSPs to handle key-value configuration data at both the account and site levels. It streamlines the complex logic of variable inheritance—where site-specific values override global account settings—and provides standardized API patterns for CRUD operations, bulk deployments, and auditing. By implementing naming conventions and best practices, this skill helps developers and technicians maintain consistent, scalable configurations across diverse managed environments, reducing manual errors during site onboarding and script deployment.

Key Features

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02Bulk variable setup and site-specific templating workflows

03Automated 'Effective Value' resolution for inheritance and overrides

04Hierarchical variable management across Account and Site scopes

05Configuration auditing to identify overrides and unused variables

06Standardized SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE naming convention enforcement

Use Cases

01Automating the global update of MSP-wide configuration settings with safe error handling

02Standardizing site onboarding by applying pre-defined variable templates

03Auditing client environments to ensure consistent backup paths and alert thresholds

What are Skills?·How to Install

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