# python: decode_vars
URL: https://generaltranslation.com/en-US/docs/python/api/decode-vars.mdx
---
title: decode_vars
description: API reference for the decode_vars function
---

## Overview

`decode_vars` replaces GT variable markers in a string with their embedded values.

```python
from gt_flask import decode_vars  # or from gt_fastapi import decode_vars

result = decode_vars(marked_string)
```

## Reference

### Parameters

<TypeTable
  type={{
    "icu_string": {
      type: 'str',
      description: 'An ICU MessageFormat string potentially containing GT variable markers.',
    },
  }}
/>

### Returns

`str` — the string with GT variable markers replaced by their original values.

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## Notes

- Typically used with strings that were built using [`declare_var`](/docs/python/api/declare-var) or [`declare_static`](/docs/python/api/declare-static).