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# Secrets

What it is: Secrets securely stores sensitive information like API keys, database credentials, and tokens. Secrets are only accessible from the backend, never exposed to the frontend.

How to access: Click the Secrets tab in the workspace topbar, or the agent will prompt you when secrets are needed.

Key features:

* Secure storage: Encrypted and never exposed to frontend code
* Environment variables: Access secrets as os.environ.get("SECRET\_NAME")
* Environment control: Separate secrets for dev, prod, or both
* Easy updates: Update secret values without code changes

How to use:

1. When the agent needs a credential, it will prompt you
2. Enter the secret value when prompted
3. The agent automatically uses os.environ.get("SECRET\_NAME") in code
4. Update secrets anytime in the Secrets tab

Tips:

* Never hardcode API keys or credentials in your code
* Secrets are only available in the backend - frontend code cannot access them
* Use descriptive UPPERCASE\_SNAKE\_CASE names for secrets
* For integrations with OAuth, use the Integrations feature instead


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