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python-configuration

Python configuration management via environment variables and typed settings. Use when externalizing config, setting up pydantic-settings, managing secrets, or implementing environment-specific behavior.

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Security Assessment

Medium Risk(50/100)

Detected risks:

Secret Exposure([SKILL.md] PASSWORD=)
Sensitive File Access([SKILL.md] .env)
Security Score50/100

About python-configuration

The python-configuration skill provides a robust framework for managing application configuration through environment variables and typed settings. This approach externalizes configuration from the codebase, allowing developers to maintain a clean separation between application logic and configuration details. By leveraging environment variables, this skill addresses the common challenges of hardcoded values, making it easier to adapt applications to different environments without modifying the source code. This is particularly beneficial in modern development practices where applications are deployed across various environments such as development, staging, and production.

FAQ

How do I set up the python-configuration skill?

You can set up the skill by creating a settings class that inherits from BaseSettings and defining your configuration variables using environment variable aliases.

Is this skill compatible with all Python versions?

The python-configuration skill is compatible with Python versions that support Pydantic, which is typically Python 3.6 and above.

What happens if required environment variables are missing?

If required environment variables are missing, the application will crash at startup with a clear error message indicating which variables are not set.

Can I use this skill for managing secrets?

Yes, the python-configuration skill is designed to manage secrets and sensitive values securely through environment variables.

Are there any default values for configuration settings?

Yes, you can provide sensible defaults for non-sensitive settings, while requiring explicit values for sensitive configurations.

Install python-configuration

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill

Repository

wshobson/agents