Better Env
Better Env optimizes your database environment by automatically configuring settings for performance and efficiency, saving you time and effort.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add neondatabase-better-env npx -- -y @trustedskills/neondatabase-better-env
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"neondatabase-better-env": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/neondatabase-better-env"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
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_KEYenvironment variable." - "What is the database password?"
- "Get the
NEON_DATABASE_URLfrom my development environment."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires a Neon account and proper configuration of environment variables within your Neon project.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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