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Better Env

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neondatabase·vlatest·database·Apache-2.0

Better Env optimizes your database environment by automatically configuring settings for performance and efficiency, saving you time and effort.

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  1. 1

    Run this in your project

    terminal
    $ npx skills add neon-solutions/better-env --skill better-env -a claude-code

  2. Uses the open-source skills CLI and needs Node.js. Add -g to install it for your user instead of this project.

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Publisher

neondatabase

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    SKILL.md exists, its frontmatter parses, and it declares a name and a description.

  • No undeclared network calls: passed

    Makes no network calls.

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5773a5ce4a
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skills/better-env/SKILL.md
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8 files, 454 lines
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About this skill

What it does

This skill, better-env, provides a streamlined and secure way to manage environment variables within your AI agent's workflow. It simplifies accessing sensitive information like API keys and database credentials without directly exposing them in the prompt or code. This improves security and makes configuration more manageable across different environments.

When to use it

  • Securely access API Keys: When your agent needs to interact with external services requiring authentication (e.g., OpenAI, Google Maps).
  • Manage Database Credentials: For agents that need to connect to a database like Neon.
  • Environment-Specific Configuration: When you want different behavior based on the environment (development, staging, production).
  • Simplify Agent Setup: Reduce complexity by avoiding hardcoded secrets in agent instructions or code.

Key capabilities

  • Secure storage of environment variables
  • Simplified access to sensitive information
  • Environment-specific configuration management

Example prompts

  • "Retrieve the value for the OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable."
  • "What is the database password?"
  • "Get the NEON_DATABASE_URL from my development environment."

Tips & gotchas

  • Requires a Neon account and proper configuration of environment variables within your Neon project.