.env Generator

Generate clean .env starter files for local development, app configuration, databases, Redis, mail and API placeholders.

Use this for .env.example files and local templates. Do not commit real secrets.
.env example 

        

    

                

            
                    

                        
How to use this tool

                        
    
                                                            
  1. Choose a preset and project name.
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  2. Enable database, Redis, mail or API sections as needed.
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  3. Copy the generated .env and commit only the matching .env.example version.
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  4. Replace placeholder values with secrets outside version control.
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Common mistakes

                        
    
                                                            
  • Committing real secrets to Git.
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  • Using production credentials in local development templates.
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  • Forgetting to document required environment variables for deploys and CI.
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FAQ

                        

                                                            

                                    Does this create random secrets?
                                    
No. It outputs clear placeholders so you can generate real secrets in your own trusted environment.

                                

                                                            

                                    Should I commit the generated file?
                                    
Commit a sanitized .env.example, not a real .env with secrets.

                                

                                                            

                                    Can I use it for Docker Compose?
                                    
Yes. The output pairs well with the Docker Compose Generator.

                                

                                                    

                    


                        

        
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Related guides and fixes

        

                                                
                        Docker
                        Docker Compose and .env Workflow for Local Development
                        
Local stacks are easier to maintain when docker-compose.yml describes services and .env.example documents configuration without real secrets.

                    
                                                                            
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A port allocation error means Docker cannot bind the host port requested in docker-compose.yml. Find what owns the port before changing random service config.

                    
                                    

    

                        
Last updated: May 17, 2026