plugins/secure/skills/storing-credentials/SKILL.md
Securely store GitHub App credentials across different environments. GitHub Actions secrets, external CI, Kubernetes, and automated rotation patterns.
npx skillsauth add adaptive-enforcement-lab/claude-skills storing-credentialsInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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Comprehensive guide to securely storing GitHub App credentials across different environments and platforms.
Storage Environment Decision
- GitHub Actions - Native GitHub Secrets (recommended for GitHub-hosted workflows)
- External CI - Platform-specific secret management (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
- Kubernetes - External Secrets Operator or Sealed Secrets
- Local Development - Environment variables or encrypted vaults (never in code)
See the full implementation guide in the source documentation.
See examples.md for code examples.
documentation
Workload Identity Federation implementation guide. GKE setup, IAM bindings, ServiceAccount configuration, migration from service account keys, and troubleshooting patterns.
development
Secure GitHub Actions trigger patterns for pull requests, forks, and reusable workflows. Preventing privilege escalation and code injection through trigger misconfiguration.
development
Structured framework for evaluating GitHub Actions security before adoption. Trust tiers, risk assessment checklist, and decision tree for action evaluation.
testing
Understanding the threat model for self-hosted GitHub Actions runners. GitHub-hosted vs self-hosted comparison and secure deployment patterns.