ax-provider-credentials

Store and inject agent and user credentials within a scope-based system.

5|2|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/project-ax/ax-legacy --skill ax-provider-credentials
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ax-provider-credentials
Source: https://github.com/project-ax/ax-legacy/tree/main/.claude/skills/ax-provider-credentials
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/project-ax/ax-legacy --skill ax-provider-credentials

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of securely storing, retrieving, and injecting credentials for AI agents, ensuring that sensitive information is managed effectively without compromising security.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure Credential Management: Stores and retrieves secrets such as API keys and tokens in a secure manner.
  • Credential Injection: Injects credentials into agent containers at request time without exposing them.
  • Scope-Based Storage: Supports different credential scopes, including agent and user-specific credentials.
  • Use Case: Ideal for scenarios where credentials need to be managed across different environments and user interactions, such as in cloud services and SaaS applications.

Quick Start

Use the 'ax-provider-credentials' skill to set a new API key for the 'weather-service' with the scope 'user'.

Frequently Asked Questions about ax-provider-credentials

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I securely manage API keys and tokens for AI agents?

Credential injection for agent containers works by dynamically inserting secrets at request time without exposing them during runtime. This approach uses a scope-based system to ensure sensitive information is securely managed and only available when the agent requires access.

Can I use scope-based storage to separate user-specific and agent-specific credentials?

Yes, scope-based storage supports different credential scopes, including agent and user-specific credentials. This separation allows you to manage credentials across different environments and user interactions, such as in cloud services and SaaS applications, ensuring proper access control.

How do I set up secure environment variables for AI agent containers?

Setting up secure environment variables requires database operations and secure environment variable management to store secrets safely. You use the credential injection mechanism to populate these variables into agent containers at request time, preventing sensitive information exposure during runtime.

Does credential management for AI agents require database operations?

Yes, secure credential management requires database operations to handle the lifecycle of credentials for AI agents. These database operations are necessary to securely store and retrieve secrets such as API keys and tokens within the defined scope-based storage system.