What is Shelve?
Effortless OSS secrets management. Run apps without .env (shelve run), sync via CLI/GitHub, command via Cmd+K. Secure, collaborative, superior DX. Free & Self-hostable.
Problem
Users manage environment variables and secrets using .env files, which are hard to manage, insecure if committed to Git, and lack collaboration features.
Solution
A secrets management tool that lets users run apps without .env files, sync secrets via CLI/GitHub, and command via Cmd-K. Examples: CLI-based secret syncing, GitHub integration for version control.
Customers
Developers, DevOps engineers, and open-source maintainers working on OSS projects requiring secure, scalable secrets management.
Unique Features
Eliminates .env files entirely, integrates CLI/GitHub for syncing, and uses Cmd-K for command execution, prioritizing developer experience (DX) and collaboration.
User Comments
Simplifies secrets management for distributed teams
Secure alternative to manual .env handling
CLI/GitHub sync reduces human error
Free tier accessible for small projects
Self-hostable option appeals to enterprises
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (100+ upvotes), offers free tier + self-hostable option, no disclosed revenue/user metrics yet.
Market Size
The global DevOps market, including secrets management, is projected to reach $25 billion by 2027 (Grand View Research).
