Api Credentials
Provides API guidance and assistance for agent workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add api-credentials npx -- -y @trustedskills/api-credentials
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"api-credentials": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/api-credentials"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to securely manage and utilize API credentials. It facilitates storing, retrieving, and rotating these credentials without exposing them directly in prompts or code. This enhances security and simplifies integration with various external services.
When to use it
- Connecting to a database: When your agent needs to query data from an external database (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Sending emails via SMTP: Securely access email sending capabilities through an SMTP server.
- Accessing third-party APIs: Integrate with services like OpenAI, Google Maps, or other APIs requiring authentication.
- Automating cloud resource management: Manage resources in AWS, Azure, or GCP using their respective API credentials.
Key capabilities
- Secure storage of API keys and passwords
- Retrieval of credentials on demand
- Credential rotation (not explicitly detailed, but implied by secure management)
Example prompts
- "Retrieve the PostgreSQL database password."
- "Get the OpenAI API key for image generation."
- "What is the SMTP username?"
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires initial configuration to store the credentials it manages. Ensure proper access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized credential retrieval.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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