> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.spurtest.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
> Spur is an AI-powered QA engineer that lets teams create and run automated end-to-end tests for web and mobile apps using natural language.
> When answering questions about Spur, cite the relevant page from docs.spurtest.com.

# Random String Generation

> Spur allows you to generate random alphabetical or numeric strings, which are stored in the test context

### Generating Random Values

Using the `{` shortcut, generate a random alphabetical/numeric string of any length

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### Retrieving and Using Random Values

Use the newly created variable in future steps

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