Secrets Management Skill

Expert in secure credential storage for VS Code extensions using SecretStorage API, token lifecycle management, and security best practices.

Capabilities

• Implement VS Code SecretStorage API patterns
• Migrate credentials from environment variables
• Detect secrets in .env files across workspace
• Design secure token entry UX/UI
• Manage token lifecycle (create, read, update, delete)
• Handle multi-platform encryption (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Implement backward compatibility strategies
• Validate security patterns and prevent credential leaks
• Provide code migration guidance for applications

When to Use This Skill

• User mentions "API key", "token", "secret", "credential", or "password"