Secrets Manager
Securely stores and retrieves sensitive data like API keys and passwords, streamlining application development and enhancing security practices.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add secrets-manager npx -- -y @trustedskills/secrets-manager
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"secrets-manager": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/secrets-manager"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
secrets-manager
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to securely retrieve and manage sensitive credentials within AWS environments. It facilitates the safe handling of secrets during automated workflows without requiring hardcoded values in code or prompts.
When to use it
- Automating deployment pipelines that require database passwords or API keys.
- Configuring application settings where hardcoding secrets poses a security risk.
- Managing access tokens for third-party integrations within an AWS infrastructure.
- Rotating credentials dynamically without manual intervention.
Key capabilities
- Secure retrieval of AWS Secrets Manager entries.
- Integration with AI agent workflows for credential management.
- Support for various secret types including passwords, tokens, and keys.
Example prompts
- "Retrieve the database password from AWS Secrets Manager for the production environment."
- "Update the API key in our secrets store to the new value provided."
- "List all active secrets associated with this specific AWS account."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has appropriate IAM permissions to access Secrets Manager before attempting operations. Always verify that the retrieved secrets are used only in secure, encrypted contexts to maintain data integrity.
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| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
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