# Context variables in Python3 function node?

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-variables-in-python3-function-node/10994>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [10 May 2019 11:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-variables-in-python3-function-node/10994 "2019-05-10T11:22:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [10 May 2019 11:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-variables-in-python3-function-node/10994/2 "2019-05-10T11:27:07Z")

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if you search this forum for “python context” you will find this thread where the question was asked previously

> [@Flow variables "set" and "get" in python3 node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-variables-set-and-get-in-python3-node/4082):
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> Hi guys, I am trying to use the "context.get()" and "context.set()" in python3 function node and I am getting below error. global name 'context' is not defined. your kind help is much appreciated. Thanks.

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