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env-config
Environment configuration and secrets management skill using UV for Python projects. Handles .env files, environment variables, secrets encryption, multi-environment setups, and secure configuration patterns. Use when setting up project environments, managing API keys, or implementing configuration best practices.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific patterns and commands for managing environment configurations and secrets in Python projects using UV, which the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires uv installed locally. About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Environment Configuration Skill Overview This skill provides comprehensive guidance for managing environment configurations, secrets, and environment variables in Python projects using UV (the modern Python package and project manager). It covers secure configuration patterns, multi-environment setups, .env file management, and secrets handling with encryption support. Environment configuration is critical for separating configuration from code (12-factor app principles), managing secrets securely across environments, preventing credential leaks, and supporting team collaboration. When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to: Set up environment configuration for a new Python project Implement secure secrets management Configure multi-environment setups (dev/staging/prod) Migrate from hardcoded configs to environment variables Audit existing configuration for security issues Standardize configuration across team projects Set up UV-based Python project with proper config management Core Principles 1. Never Hardcode Secrets All API keys, passwords, tokens go in environment variables or encrypted secrets Configuration files with secrets must be in .gitignore Use templates for sharing structure, not actual secrets 2. Separate by Environment Different configurations for development, staging, production Environment-specific .env files (.env.development, .env.production) Clear naming conventions for environment variables 3. Fail Securely Validate required environment variables on startup Provide clear error messages for missing configuration Use sensible defaults only for non-sensitive values 4. Use UV for Dependency Management UV provides fast, reliable Python package management Replaces pip, pip-tools, virtualenv, and more Ensures reproducible environments across machines 5. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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