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Developers seek best practices for managing API keys in AI coding tools

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A developer is seeking information on how other users manage API keys when building applications with tools like Cursor, Claude Code, Lovable, and Bolt. They are specifically interested in whether these keys are stored in environment settings, local .env files, or within agent/MCP configurations. The concern stems from the varying approaches and the potential security risks associated with keys that are not regularly rotated. AI

IMPACT Developers using AI coding tools should consider secure API key management practices to mitigate security risks.

RANK_REASON A user is asking a question about best practices for managing API keys with specific AI development tools, which falls under commentary/discussion.

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Developers seek best practices for managing API keys in AI coding tools

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · abbilabs ·

    Question for anyone building with Cursor, Claude Code, Lovable or Bolt. Where do your live keys live day to day? Only in your host's environment settings, in a

    Question for anyone building with Cursor, Claude Code, Lovable or Bolt. Where do your live keys live day to day? Only in your host's environment settings, in a .env on your laptop, or inside an agent or MCP config? I'm asking because the setups I see vary a lot, and the laptop an…

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