New features for getVars

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About the changes

• New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)

What has changed

Please describe what the code is doing (in this repo):

• allow aliases for getVars
• allow some plugin always be run

Checklist

• I have performed a self-review of my code, including Files Changed view
• Fix/feat branches in all related repos are named the same
• All related PRs are submitted
• Task is DONE and links back to this PR or no task

Review

Please note any risks, caveats, migration steps, release notices or additional tasks.

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