Env Secrets Manager
Manages environment variables securely, streamlining deployments and reducing configuration errors for reliable applications.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add env-secrets-manager npx -- -y @trustedskills/env-secrets-manager
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"env-secrets-manager": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/env-secrets-manager"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The env-secrets-manager skill allows AI agents to securely access environment variables and secrets. It retrieves values from a designated source (likely .env files or similar) without exposing them directly in prompts or logs. This enhances security by preventing sensitive information from being inadvertently revealed during agent operation.
When to use it
- Retrieving API keys: Securely load OpenAI API keys or other service credentials for your AI agent.
- Database passwords: Access database connection strings and passwords without hardcoding them in the agent's configuration.
- Configuration values: Load sensitive configuration parameters like feature flags or internal URLs.
- Managing deployment secrets: Retrieve environment-specific settings when deploying an agent to different environments (e.g., development, staging, production).
Key capabilities
- Securely retrieves environment variable values.
- Supports loading from a designated source.
- Prevents exposure of sensitive data in prompts and logs.
Example prompts
- "What is my OpenAI API key?"
- "Retrieve the database password."
- "Tell me the value of the
DEBUGenvironment variable."
Tips & gotchas
The skill relies on a properly configured source (e.g., .env file) containing the secrets. Ensure this source is itself protected and not publicly accessible.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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