Vne

Vne is a tool that enables coding agents to work on blocked env files while keeping secret values hidden.

vne lets coding agents work on .env files while keeping secret values out of model answers. It provides answers with key names, file paths, line numbers, and status without exposing sensitive data. The agent handles file updates and checks, and defers to the user only when a secret requires manual entry or transfer. It supports macOS and Linux environments with CLI commands and a macOS project window. It integrates with tools like Claude Code via specific access levels and rules.

Vne at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Linux, CLI
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/pro-vi/vne

Key features

Find keys across env files
Check files for missing or duplicate keys
Create and edit env files safely
Run commands with env keys loaded
Mask secret values from agent output
Manage values via macOS window
Copy values between files securely

Use it for

Allow coding agents to read env structure without seeing secrets
Check missing or extra configuration keys in projects
Run commands with env variables injected securely
Copy values between project env files

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