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Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions people ask first.

Can the viewer show me a secret value?

No. No value is stored. The database holds 12-character fingerprints, and the viewer sends only key names and key states to the browser.

Does it fix drift?

No. It only runs env-sync diff. Fixing drift is a separate env-sync step you run.

Is there a hosted version?

No. You run the collector, the database and the viewer yourself. There is no sign-up here.

How do I get the code?

The repository and env-sync are private. Ask for access through the contact form.

Which platforms are compared?

CapRover and Vercel. Services with Render, SSM or GitHub Actions targets are dropped in pre-flight, and dotenv targets are always refused.

Why is a target stale when its keys match?

Stale means no ok snapshot within STALE_AFTER_HOURS. Its last known keys can still match; the point is that nothing has confirmed them recently.

Can I run the collector on a shared self-hosted runner?

It is not meant to be: it holds a 1Password service account that can read plaintext. Use a dedicated CI environment with branch protection and code-owner review.

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