env

Check environment variables for completeness and generate configuration files from examples.

1|Updated Jan 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coreindustries/core-ai-template --skill env
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Skill: env
Source: https://github.com/coreindustries/core-ai-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/env
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coreindustries/core-ai-template --skill env

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the setup, validation, and management of environment variables, preventing runtime errors and ensuring secure handling of sensitive configuration data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Environment Setup: Automatically generate and populate .env files from templates.
  • Validation: Ensure all required environment variables are set and correctly formatted.
  • Synchronization: Keep .env.example aligned with actual code usage.
  • Use Case: Before deploying your application, use this Skill to verify that all necessary API keys and database credentials are correctly configured in your .env file.

Quick Start

Run /env check to validate your current environment variables.

Frequently Asked Questions about env

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate environment variables before deploying my application?

Validate environment variables by running a check command to ensure all required API keys, database credentials, URLs, and ports are correctly configured and formatted. This prevents runtime errors and verifies that sensitive configuration data adheres to defined formats before deployment.

What is the best way to generate dotenv files from templates?

Generate dotenv files automatically from templates to streamline environment setup. This process populates your configuration files from examples, ensuring all necessary variables are present and correctly formatted without manual data entry errors.

How do I keep my .env.example file synchronized with actual code usage?

Synchronize your .env.example file with actual code usage by automatically tracking variable additions and removals. This keeps your example configuration aligned with the codebase and updates documentation to reflect current environment variable requirements.

How do you securely manage secrets and API keys in environment variables?

Securely manage secrets and API keys by validating their presence and format within environment variables. This enforces secure handling of sensitive configuration data, preventing unencrypted or improperly formatted credentials from causing runtime vulnerabilities.

Why are my application runtime errors caused by missing configuration files?

Runtime errors from missing configuration files occur when required environment variables are not set. Validating completeness and generating configuration files from examples resolves this by ensuring all necessary credentials and settings are populated before execution.