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dotenvx

A secure dotenv–from the creator of dotenv

dotenvx.com Source★ 821BSD-2-ClauseSecurity & Privacy / Application & Cloud Security

AI Benchmark
Desktop
Mobile
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
Creators
Scott Motte
@motdotla· 722 followersCo-created with mot
Launched
2y ago
2024-04-09 · Est.

Traffic

Monthly visitsData through Sep 2026 · Oct 2026 pending
Events5 changes

Marketing moves

Launches, search & content, referrals, promotions
  • 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
Console.dev
2024-07-04Source
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 · MCP / Skill
Last commit 2026-09-30
GitHub Stars
★ 821
Forks
65
License
BSD-2-Clause
Primary language
JavaScript

Agent, MCP & Developer Integration

CLI / SDK
Integration docs
Ecosystem & integrations:
1PasswordBitwardenArmor
Exposed tool capabilities:
Secrets ManagementEncrypt .env files
Browse developer & CLI tools →

Traffic sources

Sep 2026

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

KeywordMonthly volume
dotenv9,580
.env6,710
.env file3,110
env file2,700
dotenvx2,030

Traffic data: Vaneform

Pricing

User
Unknown
Member
$5/mo
250,000
Business
$90/mo
1,000,000

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

Tracked since 2025-03-12

Key pages

Weekly snapshots

Changes

  1. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Homepage headline (H1) changed to “Dotenvx”Positioning

    A secure dotenv – from the creator of dotenv→Dotenvx

  2. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: Cloudflare Browser InsightsFeatures

    —→Cloudflare Browser Insights

  3. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: RSSFeatures

    —→RSS

  4. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: Three.jsFeatures

    —→Three.js

  5. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Homepage title changed to “Dotenvx · Encrypt your .env files”Positioning

    dotenvx | a secure dotenv–from the creator of dotenv→Dotenvx · Encrypt your .env files

Design

First-screen visual analysis & :root CSS

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

Palette · click to copy

5-D design score7.8 / 10
Typography
8.0
Color & Contrast
7.0
Layout & Spacing
8.0
Craft & Polish
8.0
Distinctiveness
8.0

Structure

Fonts
Instrument Serif / Inter
Primary visual
3D Render / Tactile Object
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

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