secretzero

Manage secret discovery, authoring, validation, and orchestration for agents.

7|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zloeber/SecretZero --skill secretzero
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: secretzero
Source: https://github.com/zloeber/SecretZero/tree/main/.agents/skills/secretzero
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zloeber/SecretZero --skill secretzero

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a secure way to handle and route secrets for agents, ensuring that sensitive information is never exposed in the agent context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secret Handling: Manages discovery, authoring, validation, seeding, sync, rotate, drift, and human entry of secrets.
  • Agent Orchestration: Coordinates metadata-only CLI/API/MCP results while SecretZero and approved human surfaces hold the values.
  • Use Case: For instance, when you need to securely handle API keys or passwords within an agent workflow, this Skill ensures that the sensitive data is never exposed.

Quick Start

Use the secretzero skill to sync secrets for your agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about secretzero

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

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How do I prevent secret exposure in agent workflows when handling API keys?

To prevent secret exposure in agent workflows, you need secure secret handling that routes sensitive values away from the agent context. This skill ensures API keys and passwords are managed via metadata-only CLI, API, or MCP results while approved human surfaces hold the actual values.

What is secure secret routing for agent orchestration?

Secure secret routing for agent orchestration is the process of coordinating agent metadata results without exposing sensitive values. It keeps secret values isolated on approved human surfaces while the agent operates using only metadata references.

Can I use this for secret validation and rotation in automated pipelines?

Yes, you can use it for secret validation and rotation in automated pipelines. It supports discovery, authoring, validation, seeding, sync, rotation, and drift detection to manage secure secret workflows end to end.

Does secure secret management work without external dependencies?

Yes, secure secret management works without external dependencies. The skill operates independently using internal scripts and references to handle secret routing and validation without requiring additional packages.

What is the best way to sync secrets for an agent securely?

The best way to sync secrets for an agent securely is to use a dedicated secret handling workflow that isolates sensitive data from the agent context. This skill coordinates secret sync operations while ensuring values remain on approved surfaces only.

When should I not use standard agent context for sensitive credentials?

You should not use standard agent context for sensitive credentials when handling API keys or passwords, as this exposes them to potential leaks. Instead, use secure secret routing to keep values isolated on approved human surfaces.