env-config-guidelines

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the common challenges of managing environment variables in Node.js applications, ensuring type safety, secure secret handling, and clear configuration practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Type-Safe Loading: Uses Zod for robust validation and parsing of environment variables.
• Naming Conventions: Enforces SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE and provides clear examples for different scopes (app, database, external services, features).
• Secrets Management: Guides on keeping secrets out of code and managing them securely.
• Feature Flags: Provides patterns for implementing and managing feature flags.
• Use Case: When setting up a new Node.js project, use these guidelines to establish a standardized and secure way to manage all application configurations, from database URLs to feature toggles.

Quick Start

Follow the environment variable naming convention by using SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE for all configuration parameters.