secure dotenv - an alternative for dot env that is more secure to store secrets

[i-am-nishanth-kr]

Proposed addition: Secure dotenv

Hi,

I would like to propose adding Secure dotenv to the Awesome Python list.

Secure dotenv is a secure alternative to python-dotenv that automatically protects secrets stored in .env files.

What it provides

• A drop-in replacement for python-dotenv
• Automatically moves secret values from .env files into a secure vault
• Prevents accidental exposure of secrets in Git repositories

Problem it solves

Accidentally committing .env files has become a very common security issue.
This often leads to the exposure of sensitive credentials such as:

• OPENAI_API_KEY
• GEMINI_API_KEY
• GROQ_API_KEY
• database passwords and other service tokens

Given the rapid growth of AI and API-driven development, tools that prevent accidental secret exposure are becoming increasingly important.

Repository:
https://github.com/i-am-nishanth-kr/secure-dotenv