diff --git a/components/process-flow/ApiNodeConfiguration.vue b/components/process-flow/ApiNodeConfiguration.vue
index 7a81592..2a87f85 100644
--- a/components/process-flow/ApiNodeConfiguration.vue
+++ b/components/process-flow/ApiNodeConfiguration.vue
@@ -62,19 +62,13 @@
         <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Headers</label>
         <div class="bg-white p-3 border rounded-md shadow-sm">
           <div class="flex gap-2 mb-2">
-            <select
-              class="form-select text-sm flex-grow"
-              @change="insertVariable($event.target.value, 'headers')"
-            >
-              <option value="">Insert Variable...</option>
-              <option
-                v-for="variable in availableVariables"
-                :key="variable.name"
-                :value="variable.name"
-              >
-                {{ variable.label }}
-              </option>
-            </select>
+            <VariableBrowser
+              :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+              placeholder="Insert Variable into Headers..."
+              :allowCreate="false"
+              @update:modelValue="insertVariable($event, 'headers')"
+              class="flex-grow"
+            />
             <RsButton
               variant="secondary"
               size="sm"
@@ -113,19 +107,13 @@
         <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Request Body</label>
         <div class="bg-white p-3 border rounded-md shadow-sm">
           <div class="flex gap-2 mb-2">
-            <select
-              class="form-select text-sm flex-grow"
-              @change="insertVariable($event.target.value, 'requestBody')"
-            >
-              <option value="">Insert Variable...</option>
-              <option
-                v-for="variable in availableVariables"
-                :key="variable.name"
-                :value="variable.name"
-              >
-                {{ variable.label }}
-              </option>
-            </select>
+            <VariableBrowser
+              :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+              placeholder="Insert Variable into Request Body..."
+              :allowCreate="false"
+              @update:modelValue="insertVariable($event, 'requestBody')"
+              class="flex-grow"
+            />
             <RsButton
               variant="secondary"
               size="sm"
@@ -174,31 +162,12 @@
         <div>
           <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Output Variable</label>
           <div class="flex gap-2">
-            <select
+            <VariableBrowser
               v-model="localNodeData.outputVariable"
-              class="w-full p-2 border rounded-md shadow-sm focus:border-indigo-500 focus:ring focus:ring-indigo-200 text-sm"
+              :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+              :allowCreate="true"
               @change="saveChanges"
-            >
-              <option value="" disabled>Select a global variable</option>
-              <option value="apiResponse">Create new: apiResponse</option>
-              <option
-                v-for="variable in availableVariables"
-                :key="variable.name"
-                :value="variable.name"
-              >
-                {{ variable.label }}
-              </option>
-            </select>
-            <RsButton
-              @click="createGlobalVariable(localNodeData.outputVariable)"
-              variant="primary"
-              size="sm"
-              title="Create a new global variable"
-              class="flex-shrink-0"
-            >
-              <Icon name="material-symbols:add" class="mr-1" />
-              Create
-            </RsButton>
+            />
           </div>
           <p class="mt-1 text-xs text-gray-500">
             API response will be stored in this global variable for use in later steps
@@ -209,31 +178,12 @@
         <div>
           <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Error Variable</label>
           <div class="flex gap-2">
-            <select
+            <VariableBrowser
               v-model="localNodeData.errorVariable"
-              class="w-full p-2 border rounded-md shadow-sm focus:border-indigo-500 focus:ring focus:ring-indigo-200 text-sm"
+              :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+              :allowCreate="true"
               @change="saveChanges"
-            >
-              <option value="" disabled>Select a global variable</option>
-              <option value="apiError">Create new: apiError</option>
-              <option
-                v-for="variable in availableVariables"
-                :key="variable.name"
-                :value="variable.name"
-              >
-                {{ variable.label }}
-              </option>
-            </select>
-            <RsButton
-              @click="createGlobalVariable(localNodeData.errorVariable, `API error from ${localNodeData.label}`)"
-              variant="primary"
-              size="sm"
-              title="Create a new global variable"
-              class="flex-shrink-0"
-            >
-              <Icon name="material-symbols:add" class="mr-1" />
-              Create
-            </RsButton>
+            />
           </div>
           <p class="mt-1 text-xs text-gray-500">
             Any API errors will be stored in this variable for error handling
@@ -325,6 +275,7 @@
 <script setup>
 import { ref, computed, watch, nextTick } from 'vue';
 import { useProcessBuilderStore } from '@/stores/processBuilder';
+import VariableBrowser from './VariableBrowser.vue';
 
 const props = defineProps({
   nodeData: {
diff --git a/components/process-flow/BusinessRuleNodeConfiguration.vue b/components/process-flow/BusinessRuleNodeConfiguration.vue
index f79a21f..60b1e73 100644
--- a/components/process-flow/BusinessRuleNodeConfiguration.vue
+++ b/components/process-flow/BusinessRuleNodeConfiguration.vue
@@ -53,11 +53,41 @@
         <h4 class="font-medium">Business Rules</h4>
       </div>
       
-      <div class="flex justify-between items-center mb-3">
-        <p class="text-sm text-gray-600">
-          Define when conditions occur and what actions should be taken
-        </p>
+      <!-- Mode Toggle -->
+      <div class="flex justify-between items-center mb-4">
+        <div class="flex items-center space-x-4">
+          <p class="text-sm text-gray-600">
+            Define when conditions occur and what actions should be taken
+          </p>
+          <div class="flex items-center bg-white rounded-lg border border-gray-200 p-1">
+            <button
+              @click="editorMode = 'visual'"
+              :class="[
+                'px-3 py-1 text-xs font-medium rounded-md transition-colors',
+                editorMode === 'visual' 
+                  ? 'bg-purple-100 text-purple-700' 
+                  : 'text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700'
+              ]"
+            >
+              <Icon name="material-symbols:dashboard" class="w-4 h-4 mr-1" />
+              Visual Builder
+            </button>
+            <button
+              @click="editorMode = 'pseudocode'"
+              :class="[
+                'px-3 py-1 text-xs font-medium rounded-md transition-colors',
+                editorMode === 'pseudocode' 
+                  ? 'bg-purple-100 text-purple-700' 
+                  : 'text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700'
+              ]"
+            >
+              <Icon name="material-symbols:code" class="w-4 h-4 mr-1" />
+              Pseudocode
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
         <RsButton 
+          v-if="editorMode === 'visual'"
           @click="addRuleGroup" 
           variant="primary"
           size="sm"
@@ -66,6 +96,112 @@
           <Icon name="material-symbols:add" class="mr-1" /> Add Rule
         </RsButton>
       </div>
+
+      <!-- Pseudocode Editor -->
+      <div v-if="editorMode === 'pseudocode'" class="space-y-4">
+        <!-- Pseudocode Help -->
+        <div class="bg-blue-50 border border-blue-200 rounded-md p-3">
+          <div class="flex items-start">
+            <Icon name="material-symbols:info" class="w-4 h-4 text-blue-600 mt-0.5 mr-2 flex-shrink-0" />
+            <div class="text-sm">
+              <p class="font-medium text-blue-800 mb-1">Pseudocode Syntax Guide:</p>
+              <div class="text-blue-700 space-y-1">
+                <p><code class="bg-blue-100 px-1 rounded">IF variable operator value THEN action</code></p>
+                <p><code class="bg-blue-100 px-1 rounded">IF age &gt; 18 AND status = "active" THEN set eligibility = "approved"</code></p>
+                <p><code class="bg-blue-100 px-1 rounded">IF amount &lt; 1000 THEN set discount = 0.1</code></p>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Pseudocode Editor -->
+        <div>
+          <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-2">
+            Write your business rules in pseudocode:
+          </label>
+          <div class="border border-gray-300 rounded-md overflow-hidden">
+            <RsCodeMirror
+              v-model="pseudocodeText"
+              language="javascript"
+              height="300px"
+              :theme="'oneDark'"
+              class="pseudocode-editor"
+              @update:modelValue="onPseudocodeChange"
+            />
+          </div>
+          <div class="mt-2 text-xs text-gray-500">
+            <p><strong>Quick Start:</strong> Type your rules in natural language format</p>
+            <p class="mt-1">Example: <code class="bg-gray-100 px-1 rounded">IF age &gt; 18 THEN SET canVote = true</code></p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Pseudocode Actions -->
+        <div class="flex justify-between items-center">
+          <div class="flex space-x-2">
+            <RsButton @click="generatePseudocode" variant="secondary" size="sm">
+              <Icon name="material-symbols:refresh" class="mr-1" />
+              Generate from Rules
+            </RsButton>
+            <RsButton @click="parsePseudocode" variant="primary" size="sm">
+              <Icon name="material-symbols:rule" class="mr-1" />
+              Convert to Rules
+            </RsButton>
+          </div>
+          <RsButton @click="showPseudocodeExamples = !showPseudocodeExamples" variant="tertiary" size="sm">
+            <Icon name="material-symbols:help" class="mr-1" />
+            Examples
+          </RsButton>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Pseudocode Examples Modal -->
+        <div v-if="showPseudocodeExamples" class="bg-gray-50 border border-gray-200 rounded-md p-4">
+          <h4 class="font-medium text-gray-800 mb-3">Pseudocode Examples</h4>
+          <div class="space-y-3 text-sm">
+            <div>
+              <p class="font-medium text-gray-700">Basic Condition:</p>
+              <pre class="bg-white p-2 rounded border text-xs font-mono">IF age &gt;= 18 THEN SET canVote = true</pre>
+            </div>
+            <div>
+              <p class="font-medium text-gray-700">Multiple Conditions (AND):</p>
+              <pre class="bg-white p-2 rounded border text-xs font-mono">IF income &gt; 50000 AND creditScore &gt;= 700 THEN SET loanApproved = true</pre>
+            </div>
+            <div>
+              <p class="font-medium text-gray-700">Multiple Conditions (OR):</p>
+              <pre class="bg-white p-2 rounded border text-xs font-mono">IF isPremium = true OR yearsActive &gt; 5 THEN SET discount = 0.15</pre>
+            </div>
+            <div>
+              <p class="font-medium text-gray-700">Multiple Actions:</p>
+              <pre class="bg-white p-2 rounded border text-xs font-mono">IF orderAmount &gt; 100 THEN
+  SET freeShipping = true
+  SET priority = "high"
+  SET notification = "Thank you for your large order!"
+END</pre>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <div class="mt-3 pt-3 border-t border-gray-300">
+            <RsButton @click="showPseudocodeExamples = false" variant="tertiary" size="sm">
+              <Icon name="material-symbols:close" class="mr-1" />
+              Close Examples
+            </RsButton>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Parse Errors -->
+        <div v-if="pseudocodeErrors.length > 0" class="bg-red-50 border border-red-200 rounded-md p-3">
+          <div class="flex items-start">
+            <Icon name="material-symbols:error" class="w-4 h-4 text-red-600 mt-0.5 mr-2 flex-shrink-0" />
+            <div>
+              <p class="font-medium text-red-800 mb-1">Pseudocode Errors:</p>
+              <ul class="text-sm text-red-700 space-y-1">
+                <li v-for="(error, index) in pseudocodeErrors" :key="index">{{ error }}</li>
+              </ul>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Visual Builder -->
+      <div v-if="editorMode === 'visual'">
       
       <!-- No rules placeholder -->
       <div v-if="!localNodeData.ruleGroups || localNodeData.ruleGroups.length === 0" 
@@ -169,35 +305,12 @@
                   <tbody>
                     <tr v-for="(condition, condIndex) in ruleGroup.conditions" :key="condIndex" class="border-t hover:bg-gray-50">
                       <td class="px-3 py-2">
-                        <select
+                        <VariableBrowser
                           v-model="condition.variable"
-                          class="form-select"
+                          :availableVariables="props.availableVariables"
+                          :allowCreate="true"
                           @change="updateConditionVariable(groupIndex, condIndex)"
-                        >
-                          <option value="" disabled>Select variable</option>
-                          <option
-                            v-for="(variable, index) in props.availableVariables"
-                            :key="variable.name || index"
-                            :value="variable.name"
-                          >
-                            {{ variable.label || variable.name || `Variable ${index}` }}
-                          </option>
-                        </select>
-                        <div v-if="condition.variable" class="mt-1">
-                          <span 
-                            class="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium"
-                            :class="{
-                              'bg-purple-100 text-purple-800': ['int', 'decimal'].includes(props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === condition.variable)?.type),
-                              'bg-blue-100 text-blue-800': props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === condition.variable)?.type === 'string',
-                              'bg-indigo-100 text-indigo-800': props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === condition.variable)?.type === 'boolean',
-                              'bg-amber-100 text-amber-800': ['date', 'datetime'].includes(props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === condition.variable)?.type),
-                              'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-800': props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === condition.variable)?.type === 'object',
-                              'bg-gray-100 text-gray-800': !['int', 'decimal', 'string', 'boolean', 'date', 'datetime', 'object'].includes(props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === condition.variable)?.type)
-                            }"
-                          >
-                            {{ props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === condition.variable)?.type }} type
-                          </span>
-                        </div>
+                        />
                       </td>
                       <td class="px-3 py-2">
                         <select
@@ -323,7 +436,7 @@
               </div>
               
               <!-- Condition type selection -->
-              <div class="mt-3 pt-3 border-t border-gray-200 flex flex-wrap items-center">
+              <div class="mt-3 pt-3 border-t border-gray-300 flex flex-wrap items-center">
                 <span class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mr-3">Match Type:</span>
                 <div class="space-x-4">
                   <label class="inline-flex items-center">
@@ -413,20 +526,13 @@
                         </select>
                       </td>
                       <td class="px-3 py-2">
-                        <select
+                        <VariableBrowser
                           v-model="action.variable"
-                          class="form-select"
-                          @change="saveChanges"
-                        >
-                          <option value="" disabled>Target variable</option>
-                          <option
-                            v-for="variable in props.availableVariables"
-                            :key="variable.name"
-                            :value="variable.name"
-                          >
-                            {{ variable.label }}
-                          </option>
-                        </select>
+                          :availableVariables="props.availableVariables"
+                          placeholder="Select target variable"
+                          :allowCreate="true"
+                          @update:modelValue="saveChanges"
+                        />
                       </td>
                       <td class="px-3 py-2">
                         <!-- Set Variable -->
@@ -486,6 +592,8 @@
           </div>
         </div>
       </div>
+      
+      </div> <!-- End Visual Builder -->
     </div>
   </div>
 </template>
@@ -495,6 +603,8 @@ import { ref, computed, onMounted, watch } from 'vue';
 import { useProcessBuilderStore } from '~/stores/processBuilder';
 import { DateTime } from 'luxon';
 import { Icon } from '#components';
+import RsCodeMirror from '~/components/RsCodeMirror.vue';
+import VariableBrowser from './VariableBrowser.vue';
 
 const props = defineProps({
   nodeId: {
@@ -528,6 +638,12 @@ const localNodeData = ref({
 // Use the availableVariables prop instead of creating a computed property
 // The prop is already properly formatted from the parent component
 
+// Pseudocode functionality
+const editorMode = ref('visual');
+const pseudocodeText = ref('');
+const pseudocodeErrors = ref([]);
+const showPseudocodeExamples = ref(false);
+
 // Initialize with default values if needed
 onMounted(() => {
   // If we have old-style conditions/actions, migrate them to the new format
@@ -541,6 +657,11 @@ onMounted(() => {
     localNodeData.value.priority = 'medium';
   }
   
+  // Initialize pseudocode text with examples
+  if (!pseudocodeText.value) {
+    generatePseudocode();
+  }
+  
   saveChanges();
 });
 
@@ -954,9 +1075,360 @@ const updateConditionVariable = (groupIndex, condIndex) => {
   
   saveChanges();
 };
+
+// Pseudocode functionality methods
+const generatePseudocode = () => {
+  try {
+    let pseudocode = '';
+    
+    if (!localNodeData.value.ruleGroups || localNodeData.value.ruleGroups.length === 0) {
+      pseudocodeText.value = `// No rules defined yet
+// You can either:
+// 1. Add rules in the visual builder first, then generate pseudocode
+// 2. Write pseudocode directly here and convert to visual rules
+
+// Example pseudocode:
+IF age >= 18 AND status = "active" THEN
+  SET eligibility = "approved"
+  SET discountRate = 0.1
+END
+
+IF orderAmount > 1000 THEN
+  SET priority = "high"
+  SET freeShipping = true
+END`;
+      return;
+    }
+    
+    localNodeData.value.ruleGroups.forEach((ruleGroup, index) => {
+      if (index > 0) pseudocode += '\n\n';
+      
+      // Rule comment
+      pseudocode += `// ${ruleGroup.name || `Rule ${index + 1}`}\n`;
+      
+      // Build conditions
+      if (ruleGroup.conditions && ruleGroup.conditions.length > 0) {
+        pseudocode += 'IF ';
+        
+        ruleGroup.conditions.forEach((condition, condIndex) => {
+          if (condIndex > 0) {
+            pseudocode += ruleGroup.conditionType === 'any' ? ' OR ' : ' AND ';
+          }
+          
+          const variable = props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === condition.variable);
+          const varName = variable ? variable.name : condition.variable;
+          const operator = condition.operator;
+          let value = condition.value;
+          
+          // Convert operators to readable format
+          let readableOperator = operator;
+          switch (operator) {
+            case 'eq': readableOperator = '='; break;
+            case 'neq': readableOperator = '≠'; break;
+            case 'gt': readableOperator = '>'; break;
+            case 'gte': readableOperator = '≥'; break;
+            case 'lt': readableOperator = '<'; break;
+            case 'lte': readableOperator = '≤'; break;
+            case 'contains': readableOperator = 'contains'; break;
+            case 'starts_with': readableOperator = 'starts with'; break;
+            case 'ends_with': readableOperator = 'ends with'; break;
+            case 'is_empty': readableOperator = 'is empty'; value = ''; break;
+            case 'is_not_empty': readableOperator = 'is not empty'; value = ''; break;
+            case 'is_true': readableOperator = 'is'; value = 'true'; break;
+            case 'is_false': readableOperator = 'is'; value = 'false'; break;
+          }
+          
+          if (value && variable?.type === 'string' && !['true', 'false'].includes(value.toString().toLowerCase())) {
+            value = `"${value}"`;
+          }
+          
+          pseudocode += `${varName} ${readableOperator}`;
+          if (value !== '') {
+            pseudocode += ` ${value}`;
+          }
+        });
+        
+        pseudocode += ' THEN\n';
+        
+        // Build actions
+        if (ruleGroup.actions && ruleGroup.actions.length > 0) {
+          ruleGroup.actions.forEach(action => {
+            const targetVar = props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === action.variable);
+            const varName = targetVar ? targetVar.name : action.variable;
+            
+            switch (action.type) {
+              case 'set_variable':
+                let setValue = action.value;
+                if (setValue && targetVar?.type === 'string' && !['true', 'false'].includes(setValue.toString().toLowerCase())) {
+                  setValue = `"${setValue}"`;
+                }
+                pseudocode += `  SET ${varName} = ${setValue}\n`;
+                break;
+              case 'calculate':
+                const op = action.operator === 'add' ? '+' : action.operator === 'subtract' ? '-' : action.operator === 'multiply' ? '*' : '/';
+                pseudocode += `  SET ${varName} = ${varName} ${op} ${action.value}\n`;
+                break;
+              case 'increment':
+                pseudocode += `  SET ${varName} = ${varName} + 1\n`;
+                break;
+              case 'decrement':
+                pseudocode += `  SET ${varName} = ${varName} - 1\n`;
+                break;
+            }
+          });
+        } else {
+          pseudocode += '  // No actions defined\n';
+        }
+        
+        pseudocode += 'END';
+      } else {
+        pseudocode += '// No conditions defined';
+      }
+    });
+    
+    pseudocodeText.value = pseudocode;
+    pseudocodeErrors.value = [];
+  } catch (error) {
+    pseudocodeErrors.value = [`Failed to generate pseudocode: ${error.message}`];
+  }
+};
+
+const parsePseudocode = () => {
+  try {
+    pseudocodeErrors.value = [];
+    
+    if (!pseudocodeText.value.trim()) {
+      pseudocodeErrors.value = ['Pseudocode is empty'];
+      return;
+    }
+    
+    const lines = pseudocodeText.value.split('\n').map(line => line.trim()).filter(line => line && !line.startsWith('//'));
+    const newRuleGroups = [];
+    let currentRule = null;
+    let inRule = false;
+    let ruleIndex = 0;
+    
+    for (let i = 0; i < lines.length; i++) {
+      const line = lines[i];
+      
+      if (line.toUpperCase().startsWith('IF ')) {
+        // Start new rule
+        currentRule = {
+          name: `Rule ${++ruleIndex}`,
+          conditions: [],
+          actions: [],
+          conditionType: 'all'
+        };
+        inRule = true;
+        
+        // Parse conditions
+        const conditionPart = line.substring(3).replace(/\s+THEN\s*$/i, '');
+        const conditions = parseConditions(conditionPart);
+        currentRule.conditions = conditions.conditions;
+        currentRule.conditionType = conditions.type;
+        
+        if (line.toUpperCase().includes(' THEN')) {
+          // Single line IF-THEN, look for actions on next lines
+          continue;
+        }
+      } else if (line.toUpperCase().startsWith('SET ') && inRule && currentRule) {
+        // Parse action
+        const action = parseAction(line);
+        if (action) {
+          currentRule.actions.push(action);
+        }
+      } else if (line.toUpperCase() === 'END' && inRule && currentRule) {
+        // End of rule
+        newRuleGroups.push(currentRule);
+        currentRule = null;
+        inRule = false;
+      } else if (line.toUpperCase().includes(' THEN ')) {
+        // Single line IF-THEN-SET
+        const parts = line.split(/\s+THEN\s+/i);
+        if (parts.length === 2) {
+          const conditionPart = parts[0].replace(/^IF\s+/i, '');
+          const actionPart = parts[1];
+          
+          currentRule = {
+            name: `Rule ${++ruleIndex}`,
+            conditions: [],
+            actions: [],
+            conditionType: 'all'
+          };
+          
+          const conditions = parseConditions(conditionPart);
+          currentRule.conditions = conditions.conditions;
+          currentRule.conditionType = conditions.type;
+          
+          const action = parseAction(actionPart);
+          if (action) {
+            currentRule.actions.push(action);
+          }
+          
+          newRuleGroups.push(currentRule);
+          currentRule = null;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+    
+    // Add any remaining rule
+    if (currentRule && inRule) {
+      newRuleGroups.push(currentRule);
+    }
+    
+    if (newRuleGroups.length === 0) {
+      pseudocodeErrors.value = ['No valid rules found in pseudocode'];
+      return;
+    }
+    
+    // Update the rules
+    localNodeData.value.ruleGroups = newRuleGroups;
+    saveChanges();
+    
+    // Switch back to visual mode to see the results
+    editorMode.value = 'visual';
+    
+  } catch (error) {
+    pseudocodeErrors.value = [`Failed to parse pseudocode: ${error.message}`];
+  }
+};
+
+const parseConditions = (conditionText) => {
+  const conditions = [];
+  let conditionType = 'all'; // Default to AND
+  
+  // Check if it's OR logic
+  if (conditionText.toUpperCase().includes(' OR ')) {
+    conditionType = 'any';
+    const parts = conditionText.split(/\s+OR\s+/i);
+    parts.forEach(part => {
+      const condition = parseSingleCondition(part.trim());
+      if (condition) conditions.push(condition);
+    });
+  } else if (conditionText.toUpperCase().includes(' AND ')) {
+    const parts = conditionText.split(/\s+AND\s+/i);
+    parts.forEach(part => {
+      const condition = parseSingleCondition(part.trim());
+      if (condition) conditions.push(condition);
+    });
+  } else {
+    // Single condition
+    const condition = parseSingleCondition(conditionText.trim());
+    if (condition) conditions.push(condition);
+  }
+  
+  return { conditions, type: conditionType };
+};
+
+const parseSingleCondition = (conditionText) => {
+  // Handle different operators
+  const operators = [
+    { pattern: /\s+(>=|≥)\s+/, value: 'gte' },
+    { pattern: /\s+(<=|≤)\s+/, value: 'lte' },
+    { pattern: /\s+(!=|≠)\s+/, value: 'neq' },
+    { pattern: /\s+(>)\s+/, value: 'gt' },
+    { pattern: /\s+(<)\s+/, value: 'lt' },
+    { pattern: /\s+(=)\s+/, value: 'eq' },
+    { pattern: /\s+contains\s+/i, value: 'contains' },
+    { pattern: /\s+starts\s+with\s+/i, value: 'starts_with' },
+    { pattern: /\s+ends\s+with\s+/i, value: 'ends_with' },
+    { pattern: /\s+is\s+empty/i, value: 'is_empty' },
+    { pattern: /\s+is\s+not\s+empty/i, value: 'is_not_empty' },
+    { pattern: /\s+is\s+true/i, value: 'is_true' },
+    { pattern: /\s+is\s+false/i, value: 'is_false' },
+    { pattern: /\s+is\s+/i, value: 'eq' }
+  ];
+  
+  for (const op of operators) {
+    const match = conditionText.match(op.pattern);
+    if (match) {
+      const variable = conditionText.substring(0, match.index).trim();
+      const value = conditionText.substring(match.index + match[0].length).trim();
+      
+      // Clean up quotes
+      let cleanValue = value.replace(/^["']|["']$/g, '');
+      
+      // Handle special cases
+      if (['is_empty', 'is_not_empty', 'is_true', 'is_false'].includes(op.value)) {
+        cleanValue = '';
+      }
+      
+      return {
+        variable: variable,
+        operator: op.value,
+        value: cleanValue
+      };
+    }
+  }
+  
+  return null;
+};
+
+const parseAction = (actionText) => {
+  if (actionText.toUpperCase().startsWith('SET ')) {
+    const actionPart = actionText.substring(4).trim();
+    
+    // Handle different action types
+    if (actionPart.includes(' = ')) {
+      const [variable, expression] = actionPart.split(' = ').map(s => s.trim());
+      
+      // Check if it's a calculation
+      if (expression.includes(variable)) {
+        // It's a calculation like "amount = amount + 10"
+        const calcMatch = expression.match(new RegExp(`${variable}\\s*([+\\-*/])\\s*(.+)`));
+        if (calcMatch) {
+          const operator = calcMatch[1] === '+' ? 'add' : calcMatch[1] === '-' ? 'subtract' : calcMatch[1] === '*' ? 'multiply' : 'divide';
+          return {
+            type: 'calculate',
+            variable: variable,
+            operator: operator,
+            value: calcMatch[2].trim()
+          };
+        }
+        
+        // Check for increment/decrement
+        if (expression === `${variable} + 1`) {
+          return { type: 'increment', variable: variable };
+        }
+        if (expression === `${variable} - 1`) {
+          return { type: 'decrement', variable: variable };
+        }
+      }
+      
+      // Regular assignment
+      let value = expression.replace(/^["']|["']$/g, ''); // Remove quotes
+      return {
+        type: 'set_variable',
+        variable: variable,
+        value: value
+      };
+    }
+  }
+  
+  return null;
+};
+
+const onPseudocodeChange = () => {
+  // Clear errors when user starts typing
+  if (pseudocodeErrors.value.length > 0) {
+    pseudocodeErrors.value = [];
+  }
+ };
 </script>
 
 <style scoped>
+.pseudocode-editor {
+  /* Custom styling for the pseudocode editor */
+}
+
+.pseudocode-editor :deep(.cm-editor) {
+  border: none;
+}
+
+.pseudocode-editor :deep(.cm-focused) {
+  outline: none;
+}
+
 .form-control {
   @apply block w-full p-2 border border-gray-300 rounded-md shadow-sm placeholder-gray-400 focus:outline-none focus:ring-purple-500 focus:border-purple-500 sm:text-sm;
 }
@@ -1004,4 +1476,4 @@ td {
 .rule-group:hover {
   @apply shadow-md border-purple-300;
 }
-</style> 
\ No newline at end of file
+</style>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/components/process-flow/FormNodeConfiguration.vue b/components/process-flow/FormNodeConfiguration.vue
index 72f4df2..ebb8219 100644
--- a/components/process-flow/FormNodeConfiguration.vue
+++ b/components/process-flow/FormNodeConfiguration.vue
@@ -123,12 +123,12 @@
             <div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
               <div>
                 <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Process Variable</label>
-                <FormKit
-                  type="select"
+                <VariableBrowser
                   v-model="mapping.processVariable"
-                  :options="processVariableOptions"
-                  placeholder="Select a process variable"
-                  :classes="{ outer: 'mb-0' }"
+                  :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+                  placeholder="Select process variable"
+                  :allowCreate="true"
+                  @update:modelValue="saveChanges"
                 />
                 <p class="mt-1 text-xs text-gray-500">
                   The source variable containing the data
@@ -227,28 +227,13 @@
               
               <div>
                 <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Process Variable</label>
-                <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
-                  <FormKit
-                    type="select"
-                    v-model="mapping.processVariable"
-                    :options="[
-                      { label: 'Create new variable', value: 'create_new_' + getVariableNameFromFormField(mapping.formField) },
-                      ...processVariableOptions
-                    ]"
-                    placeholder="Select a variable"
-                    :classes="{ outer: 'mb-0', input: 'flex-1' }"
-                  />
-                  <RsButton
-                    v-if="getStringValue(mapping.processVariable) && getStringValue(mapping.processVariable).startsWith('create_new_')"
-                    @click="createVariableFromMapping(mapping)"
-                    variant="primary"
-                    size="sm"
-                    title="Create this variable"
-                    class="flex-shrink-0 btn-add-var"
-                  >
-                    <Icon name="material-symbols:add" />
-                  </RsButton>
-                </div>
+                <VariableBrowser
+                  v-model="mapping.processVariable"
+                  :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+                  placeholder="Select process variable"
+                  :allowCreate="true"
+                  @update:modelValue="saveChanges"
+                />
                 <p class="mt-1 text-xs text-gray-500">
                   The target variable to store form data
                 </p>
@@ -330,12 +315,12 @@
               <!-- Process Variable -->
               <div>
                 <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Process Variable</label>
-                <FormKit
-                  type="select"
+                <VariableBrowser
                   v-model="condition.processVariable"
-                  :options="processVariableOptions"
-                  placeholder="Select variable"
-                  :classes="{ outer: 'mb-0' }"
+                  :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+                  placeholder="Select process variable"
+                  :allowCreate="true"
+                  @update:modelValue="saveChanges"
                 />
                 <p class="mt-1 text-xs text-gray-500">Variable to check</p>
               </div>
@@ -609,6 +594,7 @@
 import { ref, computed, watch, nextTick } from 'vue';
 import { useProcessBuilderStore } from '@/stores/processBuilder';
 import FormSelector from './FormSelector.vue';
+import VariableBrowser from './VariableBrowser.vue';
 import { Icon } from '#components';
 
 const props = defineProps({
diff --git a/components/process-flow/GatewayConditionManager.vue b/components/process-flow/GatewayConditionManager.vue
index b6e2057..05c84d6 100644
--- a/components/process-flow/GatewayConditionManager.vue
+++ b/components/process-flow/GatewayConditionManager.vue
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 <script setup>
 import { ref, computed, watch } from 'vue';
+import VariableBrowser from './VariableBrowser.vue';
+import { Icon } from '#components';
 
 const props = defineProps({
   conditions: {
@@ -602,19 +604,13 @@ const getPathSummary = (group) => {
                   <!-- Variable -->
                   <div>
                     <label class="block text-xs font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Variable</label>
-                    <select 
+                    <VariableBrowser
                       v-model="condition.variable"
-                      @change="updateCondition(groupIndex, conditionIndex, 'variable', condition.variable)"
-                      class="w-full p-2 border rounded-md shadow-sm focus:border-orange-500 focus:ring focus:ring-orange-200 text-sm"
-                    >
-                      <option 
-                        v-for="variable in availableVariables" 
-                        :key="variable.name" 
-                        :value="variable.name"
-                      >
-                        {{ variable.name }} ({{ variable.type }})
-                      </option>
-                    </select>
+                      :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+                      placeholder="Select variable"
+                      :allowCreate="true"
+                      @update:modelValue="updateCondition(groupIndex, conditionIndex, 'variable', condition.variable)"
+                    />
                     <div v-if="condition.variable" class="mt-1 flex items-center">
                       <span 
                         class="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium"
diff --git a/components/process-flow/NotificationNodeConfiguration.vue b/components/process-flow/NotificationNodeConfiguration.vue
index 4c05304..ff72555 100644
--- a/components/process-flow/NotificationNodeConfiguration.vue
+++ b/components/process-flow/NotificationNodeConfiguration.vue
@@ -187,16 +187,13 @@
           
           <div v-if="localNodeData.recipientType === 'variable'">
             <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Select Variable</label>
-            <select 
-              v-model="localNodeData.recipientVariable" 
-              class="w-full p-2 border rounded-md shadow-sm focus:border-blue-500 focus:ring focus:ring-blue-200 text-sm"
-              @change="saveChanges"
-            >
-              <option value="">Select a variable</option>
-              <option v-for="variable in availableVariables" :key="variable.name" :value="variable.name">
-                {{ variable.label || variable.name }}
-              </option>
-            </select>
+            <VariableBrowser
+              v-model="localNodeData.recipientVariable"
+              :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+              placeholder="Select recipient variable"
+              :allowCreate="true"
+              @update:modelValue="saveChanges"
+            />
             <p class="mt-1 text-xs text-gray-500">
               Variable should contain a user ID, role ID, or email address
             </p>
@@ -229,7 +226,17 @@
         <!-- Subject -->
         <div>
           <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Subject</label>
+          <div class="flex gap-2 mb-1">
+            <VariableBrowser
+              :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+              placeholder="Insert Variable into Subject..."
+              :allowCreate="false"
+              @update:modelValue="insertVariableIntoSubject($event)"
+              class="flex-grow"
+            />
+          </div>
           <input 
+            id="subjectField"
             v-model="localNodeData.subject" 
             type="text"
             class="w-full p-2 border rounded-md shadow-sm focus:border-blue-500 focus:ring focus:ring-blue-200 text-sm"
@@ -279,14 +286,25 @@
           </div>
           
           <!-- Plain Text Editor -->
-          <textarea 
-            v-if="localNodeData.messageFormat === 'text'"
-            v-model="localNodeData.message" 
-            class="w-full p-2 border rounded-md shadow-sm focus:border-blue-500 focus:ring focus:ring-blue-200 text-sm"
-            placeholder="Enter notification message"
-            rows="4"
-            @blur="saveChanges"
-          ></textarea>
+          <div v-if="localNodeData.messageFormat === 'text'">
+            <div class="flex gap-2 mb-1">
+              <VariableBrowser
+                :availableVariables="availableVariables"
+                placeholder="Insert Variable into Message..."
+                :allowCreate="false"
+                @update:modelValue="insertVariableIntoMessage($event)"
+                class="flex-grow"
+              />
+            </div>
+            <textarea 
+              id="messageField"
+              v-model="localNodeData.message" 
+              class="w-full p-2 border rounded-md shadow-sm focus:border-blue-500 focus:ring focus:ring-blue-200 text-sm"
+              placeholder="Enter notification message"
+              rows="4"
+              @blur="saveChanges"
+            ></textarea>
+          </div>
           
           <!-- Rich Text Editor -->
           <div v-if="localNodeData.messageFormat === 'richtext'" class="border rounded-md">
@@ -458,6 +476,8 @@
 
 <script setup>
 import { ref, computed, watch } from 'vue';
+import VariableBrowser from './VariableBrowser.vue';
+import { Icon } from '#components';
 
 const props = defineProps({
   nodeData: {
@@ -756,6 +776,47 @@ const insertHtmlSnippet = (code) => {
   saveChanges();
 };
 
+// Variable insertion helper methods
+const insertVariableIntoSubject = (variableName) => {
+  if (!variableName) return;
+  
+  const field = document.getElementById('subjectField');
+  if (field) {
+    const cursorPos = field.selectionStart;
+    const textBefore = localNodeData.value.subject.substring(0, cursorPos);
+    const textAfter = localNodeData.value.subject.substring(field.selectionEnd);
+    
+    localNodeData.value.subject = textBefore + `{${variableName}}` + textAfter;
+    saveChanges();
+    
+    // Set cursor position after the inserted variable
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      field.focus();
+      field.setSelectionRange(cursorPos + variableName.length + 2, cursorPos + variableName.length + 2);
+    }, 0);
+  }
+};
+
+const insertVariableIntoMessage = (variableName) => {
+  if (!variableName) return;
+  
+  const field = document.getElementById('messageField');
+  if (field) {
+    const cursorPos = field.selectionStart;
+    const textBefore = localNodeData.value.message.substring(0, cursorPos);
+    const textAfter = localNodeData.value.message.substring(field.selectionEnd);
+    
+    localNodeData.value.message = textBefore + `{${variableName}}` + textAfter;
+    saveChanges();
+    
+    // Set cursor position after the inserted variable
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      field.focus();
+      field.setSelectionRange(cursorPos + variableName.length + 2, cursorPos + variableName.length + 2);
+    }, 0);
+  }
+};
+
 // Watch for message format changes to enable email delivery for HTML and Rich Text
 watch(() => localNodeData.value.messageFormat, (newFormat) => {
   if ((newFormat === 'html' || newFormat === 'richtext') && !localNodeData.value.deliveryOptions.email) {
diff --git a/components/process-flow/VariableBrowser.vue b/components/process-flow/VariableBrowser.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1ce4f36
--- /dev/null
+++ b/components/process-flow/VariableBrowser.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,468 @@
+<template>
+  <div class="variable-browser">
+    <!-- Variable Selection Input with Add Button -->
+    <div class="flex items-center space-x-2">
+      <div class="flex-1">
+        <select
+          :value="modelValue"
+          @change="handleVariableSelect"
+          :class="[
+            'form-select w-full',
+            hasError ? 'border-red-500 focus:border-red-500 focus:ring-red-500' : ''
+          ]"
+          :disabled="disabled"
+        >
+          <option value="" disabled>{{ placeholder || 'Select variable' }}</option>
+          <optgroup 
+            v-for="group in groupedVariables" 
+            :key="group.type" 
+            :label="group.label"
+          >
+            <option
+              v-for="variable in group.variables"
+              :key="variable.name"
+              :value="variable.name"
+              :title="variable.description || `${variable.type} variable`"
+            >
+              {{ variable.name }} ({{ variable.type }})
+              <span v-if="variable.currentValue !== undefined && variable.currentValue !== null">
+                = {{ formatPreviewValue(variable.currentValue, variable.type) }}
+              </span>
+            </option>
+          </optgroup>
+        </select>
+      </div>
+      
+      <!-- Add Variable Button (if allowed) -->
+      <RsButton 
+        v-if="allowCreate"
+        @click.stop="openCreateVariable" 
+        variant="secondary" 
+        size="sm"
+        :disabled="disabled"
+        title="Create new variable"
+        class="flex-shrink-0"
+      >
+        <Icon name="material-symbols:add" class="w-4 h-4" />
+      </RsButton>
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Variable Info Display -->
+    <div v-if="selectedVariable" class="mt-2 p-2 bg-gray-50 rounded-md border text-sm">
+      <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
+        <div class="flex items-center space-x-2">
+          <span 
+            class="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium"
+            :class="getTypeColorClass(selectedVariable.type)"
+          >
+            {{ selectedVariable.type }}
+          </span>
+          <span class="font-medium">{{ selectedVariable.name }}</span>
+        </div>
+        <div v-if="selectedVariable.currentValue !== undefined" class="text-gray-600">
+          Current: {{ formatPreviewValue(selectedVariable.currentValue, selectedVariable.type) }}
+        </div>
+      </div>
+      <div v-if="selectedVariable.description" class="mt-1 text-gray-600">
+        {{ selectedVariable.description }}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Error Display -->
+    <div v-if="hasError" class="mt-1 text-red-600 text-sm flex items-center">
+      <Icon name="material-symbols:error" class="w-4 h-4 mr-1" />
+      {{ errorMessage }}
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Create Variable Modal (if enabled) -->
+    <Teleport to="body">
+      <div
+        v-if="showCreateVariable"
+        class="variable-modal-overlay"
+        @click.self="closeCreateVariable"
+      >
+        <div class="variable-modal-dialog">
+          <div class="variable-modal-content">
+            <!-- Modal Header -->
+            <div class="variable-modal-header">
+              <h4 class="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900">Create New Variable</h4>
+              <button
+                @click="closeCreateVariable"
+                class="text-gray-400 hover:text-gray-600 transition-colors"
+                title="Close"
+              >
+                <Icon name="material-symbols:close" class="w-5 h-5" />
+              </button>
+            </div>
+            
+            <!-- Modal Body -->
+            <div class="variable-modal-body">
+              <div class="space-y-4">
+                <div>
+                  <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Variable Name</label>
+                  <input
+                    v-model="newVariableName"
+                    type="text"
+                    placeholder="Enter variable name"
+                    class="w-full p-2 border border-gray-300 rounded-md focus:border-purple-500 focus:ring focus:ring-purple-200"
+                    @input="validateVariableName"
+                  />
+                  <div v-if="nameValidationError" class="mt-1 text-red-600 text-sm">
+                    {{ nameValidationError }}
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div>
+                  <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Data Type</label>
+                  <select
+                    v-model="newVariableType"
+                    class="w-full p-2 border border-gray-300 rounded-md shadow-sm focus:border-purple-500 focus:ring focus:ring-purple-200"
+                  >
+                    <option value="string">String (Text)</option>
+                    <option value="int">Integer (Whole Number)</option>
+                    <option value="decimal">Decimal (Number with decimals)</option>
+                    <option value="boolean">Boolean (True/False)</option>
+                    <option value="date">Date</option>
+                    <option value="datetime">DateTime</option>
+                    <option value="object">Object (JSON)</option>
+                  </select>
+                </div>
+
+                <div>
+                  <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Default Value (Optional)</label>
+                  <input
+                    v-model="newVariableDefaultValue"
+                    type="text"
+                    placeholder="Enter default value"
+                    class="w-full p-2 border border-gray-300 rounded-md focus:border-purple-500 focus:ring focus:ring-purple-200"
+                  />
+                </div>
+
+                <div>
+                  <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">Description (Optional)</label>
+                  <textarea
+                    v-model="newVariableDescription"
+                    placeholder="Describe what this variable is used for"
+                    rows="2"
+                    class="w-full p-2 border border-gray-300 rounded-md focus:border-purple-500 focus:ring focus:ring-purple-200"
+                  ></textarea>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+            
+            <!-- Modal Footer -->
+            <div class="variable-modal-footer">
+              <RsButton @click="closeCreateVariable" variant="secondary">
+                Cancel
+              </RsButton>
+              <RsButton 
+                @click="createVariable" 
+                variant="primary"
+                :disabled="!canCreateVariable"
+              >
+                Create Variable
+              </RsButton>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </Teleport>
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, computed, watch } from 'vue';
+import { useProcessBuilderStore } from '~/stores/processBuilder';
+import { Icon } from '#components';
+
+const props = defineProps({
+  modelValue: {
+    type: String,
+    default: ''
+  },
+  availableVariables: {
+    type: Array,
+    default: () => []
+  },
+  placeholder: {
+    type: String,
+    default: 'Select variable'
+  },
+  disabled: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    default: false
+  },
+  allowCreate: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    default: true
+  },
+  filterTypes: {
+    type: Array,
+    default: () => [] // If specified, only show variables of these types
+  },
+  required: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    default: false
+  }
+});
+
+const emit = defineEmits(['update:modelValue', 'variable-created']);
+
+const processStore = useProcessBuilderStore();
+
+// Create variable state
+const showCreateVariable = ref(false);
+const newVariableName = ref('');
+const newVariableType = ref('string');
+const newVariableDefaultValue = ref('');
+const newVariableDescription = ref('');
+const nameValidationError = ref('');
+
+// Computed properties
+const selectedVariable = computed(() => {
+  return props.availableVariables.find(v => v.name === props.modelValue);
+});
+
+const hasError = computed(() => {
+  if (!props.required && !props.modelValue) return false;
+  if (props.modelValue && !selectedVariable.value) return true;
+  return false;
+});
+
+const errorMessage = computed(() => {
+  if (props.required && !props.modelValue) {
+    return 'Variable selection is required';
+  }
+  if (props.modelValue && !selectedVariable.value) {
+    return `Variable "${props.modelValue}" not found`;
+  }
+  return '';
+});
+
+const groupedVariables = computed(() => {
+  const types = {
+    string: { label: 'Text Variables', variables: [] },
+    int: { label: 'Integer Variables', variables: [] },
+    decimal: { label: 'Decimal Variables', variables: [] },
+    boolean: { label: 'Boolean Variables', variables: [] },
+    date: { label: 'Date Variables', variables: [] },
+    datetime: { label: 'DateTime Variables', variables: [] },
+    object: { label: 'Object Variables', variables: [] }
+  };
+
+  let variables = props.availableVariables;
+  
+  // Filter by allowed types if specified
+  if (props.filterTypes.length > 0) {
+    variables = variables.filter(v => props.filterTypes.includes(v.type));
+  }
+
+  variables.forEach(variable => {
+    const type = variable.type || 'string';
+    if (types[type]) {
+      types[type].variables.push(variable);
+    }
+  });
+
+  return Object.values(types).filter(group => group.variables.length > 0);
+});
+
+const canCreateVariable = computed(() => {
+  return newVariableName.value.trim() && 
+         newVariableType.value && 
+         !nameValidationError.value;
+});
+
+// Methods
+const handleVariableSelect = (event) => {
+  emit('update:modelValue', event.target.value);
+};
+
+const openCreateVariable = () => {
+  showCreateVariable.value = true;
+  resetCreateForm();
+};
+
+const closeCreateVariable = () => {
+  showCreateVariable.value = false;
+  resetCreateForm();
+};
+
+const resetCreateForm = () => {
+  newVariableName.value = '';
+  newVariableType.value = 'string';
+  newVariableDefaultValue.value = '';
+  newVariableDescription.value = '';
+  nameValidationError.value = '';
+};
+
+const validateVariableName = () => {
+  const name = newVariableName.value.trim();
+  
+  if (!name) {
+    nameValidationError.value = '';
+    return;
+  }
+
+  // Check if name already exists
+  if (props.availableVariables.some(v => v.name === name)) {
+    nameValidationError.value = 'Variable name already exists';
+    return;
+  }
+
+  // Check if name is valid (alphanumeric and underscore only)
+  if (!/^[a-zA-Z_][a-zA-Z0-9_]*$/.test(name)) {
+    nameValidationError.value = 'Variable name must start with letter or underscore and contain only letters, numbers, and underscores';
+    return;
+  }
+
+  nameValidationError.value = '';
+};
+
+const createVariable = () => {
+  if (!canCreateVariable.value) return;
+
+  const newVariable = {
+    name: newVariableName.value.trim(),
+    type: newVariableType.value,
+    defaultValue: newVariableDefaultValue.value || null,
+    description: newVariableDescription.value.trim() || null
+  };
+
+  // Add to process store
+  processStore.addProcessVariable(newVariable);
+
+  // Select the new variable
+  emit('update:modelValue', newVariable.name);
+  emit('variable-created', newVariable);
+
+  closeCreateVariable();
+};
+
+const getTypeColorClass = (type) => {
+  const classes = {
+    string: 'bg-blue-100 text-blue-800',
+    int: 'bg-purple-100 text-purple-800',
+    decimal: 'bg-purple-100 text-purple-800',
+    boolean: 'bg-indigo-100 text-indigo-800',
+    date: 'bg-amber-100 text-amber-800',
+    datetime: 'bg-amber-100 text-amber-800',
+    object: 'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-800'
+  };
+  return classes[type] || 'bg-gray-100 text-gray-800';
+};
+
+const formatPreviewValue = (value, type) => {
+  if (value === null || value === undefined) return 'null';
+  
+  switch (type) {
+    case 'string':
+      return value.length > 20 ? `"${value.substring(0, 20)}..."` : `"${value}"`;
+    case 'boolean':
+      return value ? 'true' : 'false';
+    case 'object':
+      try {
+        const str = typeof value === 'string' ? value : JSON.stringify(value);
+        return str.length > 30 ? `${str.substring(0, 30)}...` : str;
+      } catch {
+        return 'Invalid JSON';
+      }
+    default:
+      return String(value);
+  }
+};
+</script>
+
+<style scoped>
+.variable-browser .form-select {
+  @apply block w-full p-2 border border-gray-300 rounded-md shadow-sm focus:border-purple-500 focus:ring focus:ring-purple-200 text-sm;
+}
+
+.variable-browser .form-select:disabled {
+  @apply bg-gray-100 text-gray-500 cursor-not-allowed;
+}
+
+/* Custom Variable Modal Styles */
+.variable-modal-overlay {
+  position: fixed;
+  top: 0;
+  left: 0;
+  width: 100%;
+  height: 100%;
+  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
+  z-index: 1100;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: flex-start;
+  justify-content: center;
+  padding: 1.5rem;
+  box-sizing: border-box;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+  padding-top: 2rem;
+}
+
+.variable-modal-dialog {
+  position: relative;
+  background-color: white;
+  border-radius: 0.5rem;
+  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
+  margin: 1.5rem auto;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  max-height: calc(100vh - 3rem);
+  width: 100%;
+  max-width: 500px;
+  animation: modalSlideIn 0.2s ease-out;
+}
+
+@keyframes modalSlideIn {
+  from {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.95);
+  }
+  to {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
+  }
+}
+
+.variable-modal-content {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  width: 100%;
+  height: 100%;
+}
+
+.variable-modal-header {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  background-color: #f9fafb;
+  border-radius: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0 0;
+}
+
+.variable-modal-body {
+  padding: 1.5rem;
+  flex: 1;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+}
+
+.variable-modal-footer {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: flex-end;
+  gap: 0.75rem;
+  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
+  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  background-color: #f9fafb;
+  border-radius: 0 0 0.5rem 0.5rem;
+}
+</style>
+
+<style>
+/* Prevent body scroll when modal is open */
+body:has(.variable-modal-overlay) {
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+</style> 
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