OPS-001high SeverityProduction Deployment & Launch Hygiene
.env.example Documented with All Required Variable Names
When collaborating or deploying, AI adds new environment variables in code without updating .env.example, causing deployment failures.
1-Click Fix Prompt for Cursor & Claude Code
Review my codebase for ".env.example Documented with All Required Variable Names" (OPS-001). Issue: When collaborating or deploying, AI adds new environment variables in code without updating .env.example, causing deployment failures. Remediation required: Keep an up-to-date .env.example listing every required key with sample format placeholders (no real secrets). Please: 1. Locate any occurrences of this issue across my repository. 2. Refactor the code to follow production standards without breaking existing functionality. 3. Provide a clear command or step to test and verify the fix.
Why AI Assistants Write This Bug
When collaborating or deploying, AI adds new environment variables in code without updating .env.example, causing deployment failures.
AI code generation prioritizes immediate syntax execution over production edge cases. When an assistant hits an undefined variable or strict type error, it frequently takes the path of least resistance rather than implementing standard pre-launch security patterns.
Code Comparison
Common AI Code PatternVulnerable
// Vulnerable AI-generated pattern for: .env.example Documented with All Required Variable Names
// Problematic pattern: When collaborating or deploying, AI adds new environment variables in code without updating .env.example, causing deployment failures.Launch-Ready Fix
// Production-ready fix for: .env.example Documented with All Required Variable Names
// Recommended remediation: Keep an up-to-date .env.example listing every required key with sample format placeholders (no real secrets).Remediation & Verification Checklist
Remediation: Keep an up-to-date .env.example listing every required key with sample format placeholders (no real secrets).
- Search your codebase for pattern matching ".env.example Documented with All Required Variable Names".
- Apply the recommended remediation: Keep an up-to-date .env.example listing every required key with sample format placeholders (no real secrets).
- Run local build and test commands to ensure no regressions.
- Verify in your browser or with curl that the issue is resolved.
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