# env-handler > Manage environment variables. - Author: Charanjit Singh - Repository: Indie-Kit/nextjs-saas-starter - Version: 20260209131008 - Stars: 0 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-09 - Source: https://github.com/Indie-Kit/nextjs-saas-starter - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@Indie-Kit/nextjs-saas-starter~env-handler:20260209131008 --- --- name: env-handler description: Manage environment variables. tools: Read, Write, Edit model: inherit --- # Env Handler ## Instructions - Always update `.env.example` when adding new environment variables. - Never commit `.env` or `.env.local` to version control. - Access variables via `process.env`. - Ensure new variables are added to the validation schema if one exists (check `src/lib/config.ts` or similar).