Stale .env.example files break first-run setup
New contributors clone your repo, run install, and hit immediate runtime errors because required variables are undocumented.
Env Example Generator
Better onboarding for open-source maintainers
Paste a GitHub URL or connect your account. We scan real source files for `process.env.*` usage, dedupe variables, and generate contributor-ready descriptions so your setup docs stop drifting.
No repo cloning required
Private repo support
AI-assisted variable docs
Sample Output
# Generated by Env Example Generator # Public API base URL used by browser requests. NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL= # Secret used to verify webhook signatures from Stripe. STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET= # Token used for authenticated GitHub API access. GITHUB_TOKEN=
New contributors clone your repo, run install, and hit immediate runtime errors because required variables are undocumented.
Each release adds integrations, but docs lag behind. The support burden lands on maintainers and slows shipping.
Variables buried in feature flags or edge routes only fail in production when no one expected them.
Step 1
Paste a public repo URL or connect GitHub to scan private codebases with your account permissions.
Step 2
The scanner traverses repo files, extracts every environment variable reference, and merges duplicates.
Step 3
OpenAI drafts practical descriptions from usage snippets, then you copy the generated `.env.example`.
Pay once to unlock quickly, or choose a low monthly team license for ongoing shared maintenance.
Perfect for open-source projects that need cleaner onboarding and fewer setup questions.
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Yes. Connect GitHub on the dashboard and the scanner uses your OAuth token to inspect repositories your account can access.
The app sends variable names plus nearby code snippets to OpenAI and asks for maintainer-focused descriptions. If no API key is configured, it falls back to deterministic heuristics.
No. It accelerates the first draft and catches missing variables, but maintainers should still review final descriptions before commit.
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