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secrets-yubikey-unlock

Store Infisical Machine Identity credentials in OS credential stores and load secrets into the shell.

6|1|Updated May 13, 2026
Search Tags:#secrets#infisical#keychain#credential store#machine identity#hardware security key#shell bootstrap
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Xipher-Labs/walter-os --skill secrets-yubikey-unlock
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Skill: secrets-yubikey-unlock
Source: https://github.com/Xipher-Labs/walter-os/tree/main/skills/secrets-yubikey-unlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Xipher-Labs/walter-os --skill secrets-yubikey-unlock

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It prevents users from keeping Infisical Machine Identity credentials in plaintext files or shell dotfiles by guiding them to store credentials in the local operating system’s credential store.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OS credential store bootstrap: Initializes and stores an Infisical Machine Identity locally using the right backend for macOS or Linux.
  • Shell-time secret loading: Loads live Infisical secrets into the current shell session without exporting from a child process.
  • Optional hardware-key hardening: Keeps onboarding open while allowing stricter unlock policies via Keychain/Secret Service/pass+GPG or hardware/security key policies.

Use case: A developer needs to access Infisical-managed environment variables from CLI tools across multiple terminals while ensuring no secrets ever land in ~/.zshrc, ~/.env, or other synced plaintext locations.

Quick Start

Run walter-os secrets-identity-init to store your Infisical Machine Identity in your local credential store, then use walter_secrets_load to load secrets into your current shell session.

Frequently Asked Questions about secrets-yubikey-unlock

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I stop storing Infisical machine identity credentials in plaintext shell dotfiles?▼

You eliminate plaintext credential handling by storing the resolved Infisical Machine Identity in an OS credential store like macOS Keychain, Linux Secret Service, or pass+GPG, preventing secrets from landing in synced dotfiles.

How does shell-time secret loading work for CLI tools without exporting from a child process?▼

Shell-time secret loading uses walter_secrets_load to inject live Infisical secrets directly into the current shell session, avoiding child process exports and keeping secrets scoped to the active terminal.

Can I use a hardware security key to unlock Infisical secrets on Linux?▼

Yes, you can apply hardware security key hardening by selecting the pass+GPG backend for the Linux Secret Service, enabling stricter unlock policies for Infisical Machine Identity while keeping onboarding open.

What is the best way to manage Infisical CLI authentication across multiple terminals?▼

The best way to manage Infisical CLI authentication across multiple terminals is running walter-os secrets-identity-init to bootstrap an OS credential store, then using walter_secrets_load in each terminal to load session-scoped secrets without re-entering credentials.

What backend should I select for macOS Keychain versus Linux Secret Service when bootstrapping secrets?▼

When bootstrapping secrets, select macOS Keychain for macOS environments and Linux Secret Service or pass+GPG for Linux environments, using YAML-discovered skill guidance to match the correct OS credential store backend.

Why should I avoid plaintext environment variables when bootstrapping Infisical secrets?▼

You should avoid plaintext environment variables because they expose Infisical credentials in synced files like ~/.env or ~/.zshrc; storing the identity in an OS credential store eliminates this risk while still allowing live shell secret loading.

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