No. Repository access, clones, automation, and future sharing create additional exposure paths. Keep the token in protected configuration and commit only the variable name.
Why must API keys and access tokens remain outside the Git repository?
Is a private repository a suitable place for wedding-app service tokens?
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Provide the expected environment variable name, a fake example value, and setup instructions. The agent can implement configuration handling without seeing the actual credential.
No. Earlier history or external copies may retain it. Revoke or rotate the token at its service, then coordinate any necessary repository cleanup.
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