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tomjakubowski 48 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Dynamic Workflows in Claude Code

Why should secrets be built in? What's the issue with tool use and something like 1password's or Vault's CLI?

hbarka 48 days ago [–]

Another piece to pay for.

tomjakubowski 44 days ago | [–]

There are free alternatives: https://openbao.org/

Personally, I am happy paying 1password for my personal secret management. Their security credibility and bona fides are well-established. I'd strongly consider them for a business contract too.

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