Never send your .env file to Claude
.env files often contain secrets, so they should not be shared with AI assistants.
Files .env usually contain API keys, tokens, passwords and other secrets. Do not send them to Claude or other AI assistants, because even one request can expose sensitive data.
- Do not paste
.envcontents into AI chats. - Do not send screenshots containing keys.
- Check whether the request includes tokens or configuration.
Simple rule: secrets should not end up in prompts, logs or external services.
For AI work, use only anonymized code or configuration snippets with all keys removed.
Why it matters
AnalysisA leaked `.env` file can expose API keys, databases and cloud services, and recovery after compromise often takes time and money.
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