Local Secrets MCP Server

@Hustada

Basic information

About Local Secrets MCP Server

Store and retrieve API keys and secrets locally for Claude Code. No cloud services, no .env files scattered across projects. Secrets are stored in a SQLite database on your machine and accessed via MCP tools. Supports add, get, list, search, update, and delete operations with cat

#secrets #api-keys #claude-code #security#local-storage

Local Secrets MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "local-secrets": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "local-secrets-mcp",
        "serve"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Local Secrets MCP Server tools

Get a specific secret value by its key name

List all available secret keys (values are hidden)

Search for secrets by key name pattern

Get a secret formatted as an environment variable assignment

Add a new secret to the vault

Update an existing secret

Delete a secret from the vault

Overview

What is Local Secrets?

A local secrets manager for Claude Code that stores API keys and credentials securely on your machine using a SQLite database. It eliminates the need for cloud services or scattered .env files, designed for developers using Claude Code.

How to use Local Secrets?

Install and manage secrets via CLI with npx local-secrets-mcp init, npx local-secrets-mcp add <key> <value>, and npx local-secrets-mcp list. Secrets can also be accessed through MCP tools such as get_secret, add_secret, and search_secrets.

Key features of Local Secrets

Store secrets in a local SQLite database
Organize by category (api, auth, config, etc.)
Search and filter secrets
Get values formatted as environment variables
Full CRUD operations via MCP tools

Use cases of Local Secrets

Manage API keys for multiple projects in one place
Avoid copying .env files between projects
Organize credentials by category (e.g., API, auth)
Securely retrieve secrets as environment variables

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference from cloud-based secret managers?

Local Secrets keeps all data on your machine in a local SQLite database, with no cloud services involved.

Where are secrets stored?

Secrets are stored in a local SQLite database on your machine.

How do I access secrets?

Secrets can be accessed via CLI commands (e.g., `npx local-secrets-mcp list`) or through MCP tools like `get_secret` and `list_secrets`.

What runtime requirements does Local Secrets have?

It requires Node.js and npx to run the CLI and MCP tools.

Does Local Secrets support searching and filtering secrets?

Yes, you can search by key pattern and filter by category using MCP tools and CLI commands.

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