Documentation
Precise documentation for every EnvVault desktop page, workflow, feature, data boundary, security behavior, runtime connector, and release status.
What EnvVault is, who it is for, and how the desktop app is structured.
Open page StartDownload And InstallHow to install the free EnvVault macOS app. Source code and build steps are not part of the public app distribution.
Open page StartApplication WorkflowThe normal end-to-end flow from adding a project to exporting safe output.
Open page App PagesApp ShellThe shared sidebar, top command bar, content area, App Lock entry point, export dialog, toasts, and status bar.
Open page App PagesDashboard PageThe live first screen for project selection, variable preview, comparison summary, and security alerts.
Open page App PagesProjects PageThe detailed workspace for project files, runtime profiles, sync state, connector config, recovery, and history.
Open page App PagesVariables PageA table for inspecting variables from either the active env file or a selected runtime profile.
Open page App PagesCompare PageA comparison matrix for variables across env files and environments.
Open page App PagesSecurity PageThe project security score, active warning list, and ignored-warning review table.
Open page App PagesSettings PagePreferences, App Lock, local backup controls, runtime CLI setup, and audit activity.
Open page App PagesAbout PageApp identity, author, version, and local-first boundary information.
Open page WorkflowsEnv Files And ExportSupported dotenv files, parser behavior, examples, and export behavior.
Open page WorkflowsRuntime ProfilesProfile-first variable management for the runtime connector workflow.
Open page WorkflowsRuntime Connector CLIThe app-managed envvault command that reads EnvVault profiles and injects variables into local commands.
Open page WorkflowsConnector ConfigSafe project-local .envvault.json defaults for envvault run commands.
Open page WorkflowsSnapshots And RecoveryBounded metadata history, deleted-file recovery, and profile variable recovery.
Open page WorkflowsEncrypted BackupsPassphrase-encrypted metadata-only and explicit full-secret backup modes.
Open page WorkflowsApp LockOptional local unlock flow for hiding EnvVault project metadata while the app is running.
Open page WorkflowsSchema And ValidationRequired flags, expected value types, profile validation, and connector config validation.
Open page ArchitectureSecurity ModelLocal-first storage, Keychain usage, audit boundaries, clipboard safety, and Content Security Policy.
Open page ArchitecturePersistence And Data ModelSQLite migrations, normalized tables, JSON metadata columns, and TypeScript persistence helpers.
Open page ArchitectureApplication ArchitectureHow the React frontend, Zustand store, Tauri commands, Rust services, SQLite, Keychain, and CLI fit together.
Open page ArchitectureQuality And DistributionHow EnvVault describes release quality for users of the free app distribution.
Open page ReleaseRelease StatusWhat is complete today for the free macOS app and what remains for distribution polish.
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