api-key-env-migration

Migrating API keys out of config.yaml involves replacing hardcoded values with environment variable references. This process secures secrets by storing them in a .env file while preserving the original configuration structure.

Using environment variables for API key management prevents accidental secret exposure. It separates credentials from configuration files, making keys easier to manage, safer to share, and simpler to rotate without editing config.

Configuring multiple provider API keys in a .env file uses standard VARNAME=value entries. This supports separate variables for different providers, enabling safe key rotation and sharing without altering the config.yaml file.

Migrating secrets to .env variables preserves your existing Hermes configuration structure. The process updates key bindings to secure variable names without altering the overall layout or breaking the config.yaml file.

The best way to separate API keys for different providers is using a .env file with distinct variable names. This allows independent key rotation and safer credential sharing without modifying the Hermes config.yaml.