openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Feature: Centralized API key management [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Implement a centralized key store with per-key ACLs and usage tracking to consolidate API key management.

Guidance

• Design a single credentials store using a secure solution, such as a vault or SQLite-backed database, to store all API keys and secrets.
• Update configurations to reference keys by logical name, allowing the gateway to resolve them at runtime without leaking into logs or argv.
• Develop a migration path to auto-import existing key files on first run, ensuring a seamless transition to the new centralized key store.
• Implement key rotation, expiry, and per-skill scoping to enforce "least privilege" and minimize the risk of key leakage.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue focuses on the design and implementation of a centralized key store, rather than specific code changes.

Notes

The proposed approach requires careful consideration of security and access control to ensure the centralized key store is properly secured and audited.

Recommendation

Apply the proposed approach to implement a centralized key store, as it addresses the current security risks and management challenges associated with scattered API key management.