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<@ULVA73B9P> what's is the best way to get the PREFECT_API_URL

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Do you want it in code or from the CLI? Either way, ask Prefect, not your shell — it actually knows the current value.

- Python (anywhere, Prefect 3.x recommended):
```
from prefect.settings import get_current_settings

api_url = get_current_settings().api.url
print(api_url)
```

- Inside a running flow/task (runtime context):
```
from prefect.runtime import flow_run

print(flow_run.api_url)
```

- From the CLI:
```
prefect config view --show-defaults
```
Look for `api.url` in the output.

- If you absolutely must use the environment:
```
echo $PREFECT_API_URL
```
But note this may be unset if your value comes from a Prefect profile.