Vault

Encrypt secrets with a local keychain and master identity token.

1|Updated Dec 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matt-fell-ai/PAI --skill vault
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Vault
Source: https://github.com/matt-fell-ai/PAI/tree/main/skills/Vault
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matt-fell-ai/PAI --skill vault

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides modular secrets management for AI tasks, enabling secure storage, access control, and auditing of sensitive data like API keys and credentials.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure Secret Management: Encrypts and vaults credentials for safe reuse.
  • Access Control: Restricts retrieval to authorized actions.
  • Use Case: Centralize API keys for your cloud services without exposing them in prompts.

Quick Start

pai run Vault

Frequently Asked Questions about Vault

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I encrypt secrets and credentials securely in my development environment?

Encrypting secrets protects sensitive data like API keys and tokens from exposure. This Skill encrypts credentials using local keychain-based encryption, storing them safely for reuse across development, CI pipelines, and deployment workflows without exposing them in prompts or logs.

Can I manage API keys and environment variables without hardcoding them?

Yes. This Skill vaults credentials centrally with encrypted storage and access control, allowing you to reference API keys and environment variables securely instead of hardcoding them into your codebase or configuration files.

What's the best way to control who can access encrypted secrets?

Access control restricts secret retrieval to authorized actions using a master identity token. This enforcement mechanism ensures only permitted operations can unlock and retrieve encrypted credentials, preventing unauthorized exposure.

How do I secure sensitive data across local development and CI pipelines?

This Skill applies encryption uniformly across environments by encrypting secrets with a local keychain mechanism, protecting tokens and credentials consistently whether running locally, in CI pipelines, or during deployment workflows.

Do I need special setup to start vaulting secrets?

You need a local keychain-based encryption mechanism and a master identity token to enforce access control. Once configured, you can begin encrypting and storing credentials for immediate reuse across your development and deployment processes.