WoW Settings System (CVars and Console)

Use this skill when you need to explain or work with console variables (CVars) and console commands in WoW Retail.

What CVars Are

• CVars are client configuration values that affect graphics, sound, UI, and gameplay behavior.
• Many settings in the in-game Interface options map directly to CVars.
• The authoritative, up-to-date list is on the wiki. Use it instead of copying large lists.

Reference: https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/Console_variables

Reading and Setting CVars

API (AddOns or scripts)

• Read: GetCVar(name) returns a string value.
• Read default: GetCVarDefault(name) returns the coded default value.
• Inspect: GetCVarInfo(name) can indicate if a CVar is secure.