Field names cannot begin with the $ character
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Description
### Expected Behavior
Ask to rename the variable
### Actual Behavior
through exception and can't import
### Reproduction Steps
_No response_
### Is there an existing issue for this?
- [x] I have searched the [issue tracker](https://www.github.com/Kong/insomnia/issues) for this problem.
### Which sync method do you use?
- [ ] Git sync.
- [ ] Insomnia Cloud sync.
- [x] Local only
### Additional Information
_No response_
### Insomnia Version
11.3.0
### What operating system are you using?
Windows
### Operating System Version
windows 11
### Installation method
download from website
### Last Known Working Insomnia version
_No response_
Contributor guide
Research direction
Reproduce the import failure on Windows 11 with Insomnia 11.3.0 using a field name that begins with `$`, then inspect the resulting exception and import path. The issue is done when the importer asks to rename the variable and the import can complete successfully.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
- Domain
- api
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100