Agent skill · security · aj-geddes
secrets-management
Implement secrets management with HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Kubernetes Secrets for secure credential storage and rotation.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific implementation patterns and best practices for managing secrets securely with niche tools like HashiCorp Vault and AWS Secrets Manager.
What it needs
Requires aws-cli, hashicorp-vault, kubectl installed locally. Requires aws account access. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-04. 307 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Secrets Management Table of Contents Overview When to Use Quick Start Reference Guides Best Practices Overview Deploy and configure secure secrets management systems to store, rotate, and audit access to sensitive credentials, API keys, and certificates across your infrastructure. When to Use Database credentials management API key and token storage Certificate management SSH key distribution Credential rotation automation Audit and compliance logging Multi-environment secrets Encryption key management Quick Start Minimal working example: Reference Guides Detailed implementations in the references/ directory: Guide Contents --- --- HashiCorp Vault Setup HashiCorp Vault Setup Vault Kubernetes Integration Vault Kubernetes Integration Vault Secret Configuration Vault Secret Configuration AWS Secrets Manager Configuration AWS Secrets Manager Configuration Kubernetes Secrets Kubernetes Secrets Best Practices ✅ DO Rotate secrets regularly Use strong encryption Implement access controls Audit secret access Use managed services Implement secret versioning Encrypt secrets in transit Use separate secrets per environment ❌ DON'T Store secrets in code Use weak encryption Share secrets via email/chat Commit secrets to version control Use single master password Log secret values Hardcode credentials Disable rotation
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aj-geddes/secrets-management