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Node SOPS

A robust, easy-to-use secrets management solution for Node.js projects, inspired by Mozilla SOPS but purpose-built for JavaScript/TypeScript environments.

What is Node SOPS?​

Node SOPS is a secure, convenient way to manage sensitive configuration values in your Node.js applications. It provides both a command-line interface and a programmatic API for encrypting, decrypting, and accessing secrets stored in YAML or JSON files.

Key Features​

  • Military-Grade Encryption: AES-256-CBC encryption for your sensitive data
  • Multiple Format Support: Works seamlessly with YAML and JSON files
  • Easy Key Management: Simple key generation and secure sharing capabilities
  • Developer-Friendly API: Clean programmatic interface for integration
  • Powerful CLI: Comprehensive command-line tools for manual operations
  • TypeScript Support: Built with type safety for modern development
  • Zero External Crypto Dependencies: Uses Node.js built-in crypto module
  • Minimal Dependencies: Lightweight with few production dependencies

Why Use Node SOPS?​

Managing secrets securely is a critical concern for any application. Node SOPS provides a simple yet powerful solution that allows you to:

  • Keep sensitive information encrypted in your repository
  • Share secrets securely within your team
  • Maintain different configurations for different environments
  • Integrate seamlessly with your existing Node.js/TypeScript workflow
  • Avoid hard-coding sensitive values in your application code

How It Works​

Node SOPS uses symmetric encryption with a shared key. The workflow is straightforward:

  1. Generate an encryption key with node-sops init
  2. Create your YAML or JSON file with sensitive data
  3. Encrypt the file with node-sops encrypt
  4. Commit the encrypted file to your repository (and keep the key secure)
  5. In your application, use Node SOPS to decrypt and access the secrets

Next Steps​

Ready to get started? Check out the following guides: