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Ensure your .gitignore contains the following lines to prevent disaster:
#/------------------.env.vault.local------------------/ #/ dotenv-vault encryption (AES-256-GCM) / #/----------------------------------------------------/ v7-wKj3pQ9mR... .env.vault.local
| Feature | Standard .env | .env.vault | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Encrypted at rest | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Committed to Git | ❌ (ignored) | ✅ Yes (shared) | ❌ (ignored) | | Machine-specific | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Requires decryption key | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Auditability | Low | High | Medium | Ensure your
By isolating the mechanism that unlocks the vault into a .local file, you cement the boundary between what is shared (the encrypted data) and what is private (the access credentials). Share public link
If you need help setting up for a specific framework (like Next.js, React, or Docker ), let me know and I can provide tailored configuration snippets! Share public link




