.env.vault.local =link= Jun 2026

Think of it as the "spice" to your vault's "broth":

# Decrypted secrets (optional) DB_USERNAME=myuser .env.vault.local

The file .env.vault.local is a specialized configuration file introduced by and modern secret management tools to manage sensitive data locally without relying on external cloud services. Think of it as the "spice" to your

Using encrypted vaults provides a clear answer: Secrets are encrypted at rest, and individual developers manage their own decryption keys without exposing the central vault. It allows developers to use the vault's encryption

: Specifically refers to a "locally managed" version of the vault. It allows developers to use the vault's encryption features on their own machine for greater control and at no cost, without making remote API calls to external services. Key Benefits

| Feature | Standard .env | .env.vault | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Encrypted at rest | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Committed to Git | ❌ (ignored) | ✅ Yes (shared) | ❌ (ignored) | | Machine-specific | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Requires decryption key | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Auditability | Low | High | Medium |