---
title: "Deprecation: #69863 - Deprecate getTemplateVariableContainer function"
manual: "TYPO3 Core Changelog"
version: "main"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/changelog:deprecation-69863"
source: "Changelog/8.0/Deprecation-69863-DeprecateGetTemplateVariableContainerFunction.rst"
modified: "2026-09-15T10:46:36+00:00"
---

# Deprecation: #69863 - Deprecate getTemplateVariableContainer function

See [forge#69863](https://forge.typo3.org/issues/69863)

## Description

`RenderingContext->getTemplateVariableContainer` has been marked as deprecated in
favor of getVariableProvider due to a changed concept for variable provisioning in
standalone fluid. It now does more than just contain variables so a change in naming
is necessary.

## Impact

Calling this method directly will trigger a deprecation log entry.

## Affected Installations

Any TYPO3 instance using `getTemplateVariableContainer` method directly within an
extension or third-party code.

## Migration

Use `getVariableProvider` instead of `getTemplateVariableContainer`.