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API Vault - Secure Key Manager

API Vault - Secure Key Manager

Joseph David Wilson Jr

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🔒 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.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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🔒 API Vault

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.

API Vault Demo

🎯 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 4.0.3

  • 🔒 Enhanced Reliability - Fixed rare issue where keys could be lost during drag & drop operations
  • 💪 Improved Stability - Better state management for drag & drop functionality

Previous 4.0 highlights:

  • 🎨 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

  1. Install API Vault from the VS Code Marketplace
  2. Click the vault icon in the Activity Bar
  3. 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!

🌟 Share the Love

If API Vault has made your development workflow easier, consider sharing it with your fellow developers:

  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Tell your team about it!

Every share helps more developers discover a better way to manage their API keys.

📜 License

MIT License - feel free to use in your own projects!

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