GitLab Stack Secrets Manager

This skill manages secrets for GitLab stack projects, ensuring secrets are stored securely, never exposed in configuration files, and properly integrated with Docker secrets.

When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when the user requests:

• Create or manage Docker secrets
• Migrate environment variables to Docker secrets
• Validate secret configuration and permissions
• Audit secret usage and detect leaks
• Ensure secrets aren't in .env or docker-compose.yml
• Check if secrets are exposed in git
• Generate secure random secrets
• Rotate existing secrets
• Fix secret-related security issues

Core Security Principles