Guides

In-depth guides on managing developer secrets on macOS: API keys, environment variables, and choosing between Keychain, password managers, and encrypted local vaults.

GuideAPI key manager for macOS developersStore, rotate, and copy API keys locally: threat model, why browser password managers fall short, Git safety, and how PassStore keeps tokens off Slack and out of Git history.Read the guide →
GuideEnvironment variable manager for macOS developersHow to manage dev, staging, and production-style variables on a Mac without syncing secrets to the cloud: patterns, anti-patterns, tooling comparison, and using PassStore as your local source of truth.Read the guide →
GuideSecret manager for macOS (developer-focused)Compare Apple Keychain, password managers, and encrypted developer vaults; understand FileVault, screen lock, and what native macOS secret software can and cannot promise.Read the guide →

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