dotenvx
A secure dotenv–from the creator of dotenv
dotenvx.com Source★ 821BSD-2-ClauseSecurity & Privacy / Application & Cloud Security
- Monthly visits
- 34.8K
- Down20.7%MoMSep 2026
- Public revenue
- Undisclosed
- No public revenue evidence yet
- Entry price
- $5/mo
- Lower than 93% of peersNiche median $24/mo
- Launched
- 2y ago
- 2024-04-09 · Est.
Traffic
Marketing moves
Launches, search & content, referrals, promotions- https://dotenvx.com/blog/2026/11/09/rust-radiohead.html
@dotenvx · 2026-11-10 · 2 likes · 0 reposts · 66 views
Launched on Product HuntLaunch
A better dotenv–from the creator of dotenv
Mar 12, 2025 · 20mo agoLaunch page
Launched on Show HN (354 pts · 206 comments)Launch
From dotenv to dotenvx – better config management
Jun 25, 2024 · 2y agoLaunch page
Launched on Uneed (#4)Launch
dotenvx — a better dotenv–from the creator of dotenv
Apr 9, 2024 · 2y agoLaunch page
Third-party reviews & case dossiers
Acquisition breakdowns, engineer reviews & open-source metrics- What engineers like:
- Reads in environment variable files. Runs as a CLI rather than a library so it works with any language. Supports encrypted key values so the environment variable file can be committed to Git. CLI also supports other commands e.g. get and set. Open source and works across platforms.
- Trade-offs & limitations:
- Environment variables are great for configs, but not the right place for secrets.
- Best suited for:
- Developers using any language and needing environment variable management should consider dotenvx
Open Source & Agent Ecosystem
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 821
- Forks
- 65
- License
- BSD-2-Clause
- Primary language
- JavaScript
Agent, MCP & Developer Integration
CLI / SDK- Exposed tool capabilities:
- Secrets ManagementEncrypt .env files
Traffic sources
Traffic breakdown
Channels
- Direct58%
- Organic Search32%
- AI Assistants4%
- Referrals3%
- Other3%
Countries
- United States32%
- Thailand10%
- India8%
- Brazil5%
- Indonesia4%
Search
Domain authority —Domain registered 2023-11-20
| Keyword | Monthly volume |
|---|---|
| dotenv | 9,580 |
| .env | 6,710 |
| .env file | 3,110 |
| env file | 2,700 |
| dotenvx | 2,030 |
Traffic data: Vaneform
Pricing
Trial: Free Trial — 5 days · 2 paid tiers ($5–$90) · Observed 2026-11-04 · Pricing page
Entry price $5/mo, Lower than 93% of peers; “Application & Cloud Security” median is $24/mo.View pricing benchmark
Pages & changes
Key pages
Weekly snapshots- Homedotenvx.com/
- Pricingdotenvx.com/pricing Snapshot 2026-11-04
- Featuresdotenvx.com/newsletter Snapshot 2026-11-04
Changes
Design
Minimal Monochrome (Dark canvas, airy density) featuring centered headline + cta layout and 3d render / tactile object visuals.
First-screen preview · click to zoom
First-screen pitch & conversion flow
“Dotenvx”
Centered Headline + CTA hero structure paired with download app / install extension CTA and customer / press logo strip.
Conversion path: Centered Headline + CTA + 3D Render / Tactile Object → Download App / Install Extension · Trust bar: Customer / Press Logo Strip
- Category Positioning Anchor
- Customer Logo Wall
Palette · click to copy
- Typography
- 8.0
- Color & Contrast
- 7.0
- Layout & Spacing
- 8.0
- Craft & Polish
- 8.0
- Distinctiveness
- 8.0
Structure
- Fonts
- Instrument Serif / Inter
- Hero layout
- Centered Headline + CTA
- Primary visual
- 3D Render / Tactile Object
- Conversion CTA
- Download App / Install Extension
- Social proof
- Customer / Press Logo Strip
- Navigation
- Full-Width Top Bar
- Theme & density
- Dark · Airy
- Corners & depth
- Small Radius · Hairline borders
Preview full AI design brief (includes :root CSS variables & layout rules)Style tokens only; never copy brand names, logos, copy, or images
# Design Brief: Minimal Monochrome (with 3D Tactile)
Monochrome palette with a single accent color, hairline dividers, and generous whitespace.
## Design Tokens
```css
:root {
--background: #050505;
--surface: #141414;
--foreground: #f3ede0;
--muted-foreground: #8c8678;
--accent: #c9b458;
--radius: 4px;
--font-heading: "Instrument Serif", serif;
--font-body: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
}
```
Color area ratio: Background #050505 (~74%) · Surface #141414 (~8%) · Text #F3EDE0 (~7%) · Muted Text #8C8678 (~6%) · Accent #C9B458 (~5%). Background and surface dominate the canvas; reserve the accent color for primary buttons and active states.
## Layout & Conversion Structure
- Hero layout: Centered Headline + CTA
- Navigation: Full-Width Top Bar
- Theme & density: Dark · Airy
- Border radius & elevation: Small Radius; no drop shadows—separate layers with hairline borders and whitespace
- Primary visual medium: 3D Render / Tactile Object
- Conversion CTA: Download App / Install Extension · Trust bar uses Customer / Press Logo Strip
- Headline hook: Category Positioning Anchor
- Hero components: Customer Logo Wall
- Spatial layout notes: Centered Headline + CTA hero structure paired with download app / install extension CTA and customer / press logo strip.
- Visual summary: Minimal Monochrome (Dark canvas, airy density) featuring centered headline + cta layout and 3d render / tactile object visuals.
## Avoid
- Multi-stop neon gradients
- Heavy drop shadows
- More than one competing accent color
Implement the UI following the design tokens and layout specifications above: use only these color variables, and reserve the accent color strictly for primary actions and active states. Adopt only this visual style—never copy any reference product’s brand name, logo, copy, or imagery.
Questions & evidence
- How much does dotenvx cost?
- User: Unknown; Member: $5/mo; Business: $90/mo. Observed 2026-11-04. Check the source for current billing terms, usage limits and taxes.Source
- How much website traffic does dotenvx get?
- Vaneform estimates 34.8K website visits in 2026-09. Visits can include repeat visits; this estimate measures web traffic separately from paying customers or revenue.Source
- What is dotenvx and what platforms does it support?
- dotenvx is catalogued under Application & Cloud Security: A secure dotenv–from the creator of dotenv. Supported platforms: CLI / SDK.
- Is dotenvx open source?
- dotenvx has a public repository (https://github.com/motdotla/dotenv) under the BSD-2-Clause license, recording 821 GitHub stars.Source
Related products in this category
These products share a catalog category. Compare customer tasks, features and deployment requirements before treating them as alternatives.