Short answer: not directly.

from prefect.variables import Variable

reads variables stored in Prefect (Cloud/Server), not GitLab. So: - If your value is defined as a GitLab CI/CD variable, read it as an environment variable in your flow:

import os
  from prefect import flow

  @flow
  def my_flow():
      val = os.getenv("MY_GITLAB_VAR")  # or os.environ["MY_GITLAB_VAR"]
      ...

- If you want to use Prefect Variables, create the variable in Prefect (via UI, code, or CLI) and retrieve it with:

from prefect.variables import Variable

  val = Variable.get("my_prefect_var", default=None)

You can also sync from GitLab → Prefect at runtime:

import os
  from prefect.variables import Variable

  gitlab_val = os.getenv("MY_GITLAB_VAR")
  if gitlab_val is not None:
      Variable.set("my_prefect_var", gitlab_val, overwrite=True)

Notes: - Prefect Variables are meant for non-sensitive config and are not encrypted; for secrets use Prefect Blocks (e.g., Secret). - Docs: - Prefect Variables (concepts) - How to use Variables - Blocks and Secrets If you share a bit more about where your flow runs (e.g., inside a GitLab CI job or elsewhere), I can suggest the cleanest pattern for your setup.