🔒 Your secure API key manager with an intuitive interface right in VS Code. Organize keys in collapsible categories, drag-and-drop management, instant search, and system keychain security.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
Manage your API keys with style! API Vault brings a beautiful, intuitive interface right into VS Code, making it easier than ever to organize and access your API keys.
🎯 Organized & Secure
Keep your API keys neatly organized in collapsible categories:
🌥️ Cloud Services (AWS, Azure)
💳 Payment APIs (Stripe, PayPal)
🔗 Social Media (Twitter, Facebook)
🤖 AI & ML (OpenAI, HuggingFace)
🛠️ Development Tools (GitHub, GitLab)
✨ What's New in 4.0
We've completely redesigned API Vault to provide the best possible experience:
🎨 Beautiful New Interface - A joy to use, right in your editor
📁 Smart Categories - Organize keys your way with smooth collapsible sections
🎯 Drag & Drop - Effortlessly organize keys and categories
🔍 Lightning-Fast Search - Find any key instantly
💅 Native Feel - Perfectly integrated with VS Code
🚀 Features
🎯 Everything Where You Need It
Access keys instantly without switching contexts
Copy with one click directly into your code
Search and filter to find keys quickly
All your keys are just a keystroke away
🔐 Bank-Grade Security
Keys are stored in your system's secure keychain
Zero plain-text storage - everything is encrypted
No cloud sync - your keys stay on your machine
Follows security best practices
🎨 Smart Organization
Collapsible categories for a clean workspace
Drag-and-drop keys and categories anywhere
Custom categories for perfect organization
Visual management that makes sense
🚀 Perfect Integration
Native VS Code UI - feels right at home
Keyboard shortcuts for power users
Command palette integration
Explorer view for quick access
🎮 Getting Started
Install API Vault from the VS Code Marketplace
Click the vault icon in the Activity Bar
Start adding your API keys!
⌨️ Commands
API Vault: Store Key - Add a new API key
API Vault: Get Key - Retrieve and copy a key
API Vault: List Keys - View all stored keys
🛡️ Security
API Vault uses your system's secure keychain (Keychain Access on macOS, Credential Manager on Windows, libsecret on Linux) to store your API keys. The keys are:
✅ Encrypted at rest
✅ Protected by your system's security
✅ Never stored in plain text
✅ Never synced to the cloud
🎯 Perfect For
Developers managing multiple API keys
Teams working with various services
Students learning to use APIs
Anyone who values security and convenience
📝 Feedback & Contributions
Love API Vault? Give it a ⭐️ on GitHub! Found a bug or have a feature request? Open an issue!
📜 License
MIT License - feel free to use in your own projects!
