.env Editor
Parse, sort, compare, and export environment files — 100% local processing
.env Input
.env.example (for comparison)
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About .env Editor
.env files hold environment-specific configuration such as database URLs and API keys, one KEY=value pair per line. They are simple, but small mistakes like a missing quote, a duplicated key, or a value that differs between environments cause hard-to-trace bugs.
This editor parses and validates .env content and can compare two files to show which keys are missing or different. Because parsing happens in your browser, your values are not uploaded, but you should still avoid committing real secrets to version control.
Common use cases
- Comparing .env.example with your local .env to find missing variables.
- Spotting duplicate or malformed entries.
- Reviewing differences between staging and production settings.
- Cleaning up a file before sharing it with placeholders.
Frequently asked questions
- Should .env files be committed to Git?
- No, not with real secrets. Commit a .env.example with placeholder values and keep the real file in .gitignore.
- Do I need quotes around values?
- Only when the value contains spaces or special characters. Rules vary slightly between loaders, so check the one you use.
- Are my values sent anywhere?
- No. Parsing and comparison run locally in your browser.