As developers, we often rely on .env files to manage sensitive environment variables. But have you ever thought about how insecure this practice is? .env files store secrets in plain text, making them vulnerable to accidental leaks, unauthorized access, or exposure in public repositories.
That’s why I built CryptEnv – a simple yet powerful tool that lets you securely store, manage, and use environment variables without exposing them in plaintext.
🚀 Why You Need CryptEnv
✅ No More Plaintext Secrets – Store your environment variables in an encrypted, global base store instead of a raw .env file.
✅ On-Demand Decryption – Your secrets are only decrypted when needed, and you must unlock them using a password before accessing them.
✅ Auto-Clearing Environment – Once your process finishes, CryptEnv automatically clears the variables, leaving no trace behind.
✅ Easy Integration – Works seamlessly with any programming language or framework that uses environment variables.
✅ Open Source – Completely free and available for the community! Check it out on GitHub: CryptEnv Repository
🔧 How CryptEnv Works
1️⃣ Store your secrets securely
crypt-env set DATABASE_URL "postgres://user:password@host/db"
2️⃣ Unlock and use them in your process
crypt-env exec "node app.js"
3️⃣ Environment variables are cleared after the process ends
That’s it! No more insecure .env files lying around.
🔥 Who Should Use CryptEnv?
💡 Backend Developers – Prevent secret leaks in code repositories.
🔒 DevOps & Security Engineers – Improve security posture by eliminating plaintext secrets.
📦 Open Source Contributors – Keep credentials safe while working in public repositories.
💻 Anyone Using .env Files – If you’re using .env, you need CryptEnv.
📌 Get Started Today!
Ready to level up your environment variable security? Try CryptEnv now! 🚀
If you like this project, consider starring it on GitHub ⭐ and sharing it with your fellow developers!
Let’s build secure and privacy-focused applications together! 🔐
Top comments (1)
nice tool