Secrets Management
Securely stores, retrieves, and rotates sensitive credentials like API keys and passwords using encrypted vaults.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add secrets-management npx -- -y @trustedskills/secrets-management
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"secrets-management": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/secrets-management"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The secrets-management skill enables AI agents to securely store, retrieve, and manage sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and other credentials. It ensures that these secrets are handled with encryption and access controls to prevent unauthorized exposure.
When to use it
- When deploying applications that require secure handling of API keys or database credentials.
- During development workflows where sensitive data must be accessed without hardcoding values into source code.
- In environments where multiple users or services need controlled access to shared secrets.
- For automating tasks that involve third-party APIs, ensuring credentials are not exposed in logs or configuration files.
Key capabilities
- Secure storage of sensitive information using encryption.
- Access control mechanisms for managing who can retrieve or modify secrets.
- Integration with popular secret management tools and platforms.
- Automatic retrieval of secrets during runtime without exposing them in code.
Example prompts
- "Retrieve the API key for the payment gateway service."
- "Store this database password securely in the secret manager."
- "Grant read access to the 'analytics' secret for the reporting team."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that your environment is properly configured with the necessary permissions to access the secret management system.
- Avoid storing highly sensitive data unless absolutely required, and always follow the principle of least privilege when granting access.
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