Learn how to safeguard credentials and sensitive data using Warp’s secret-reduction and Rule system.
This tutorial shows how to use Warp’s Rules to prevent AI agents or collaborators from exposing sensitive information while coding or sharing output. Whether you’re pair-programming, streaming, or reviewing code, Warp can automatically redact secrets before they’re ever seen by an agent.
1
The Problem
AI assistants often echo API keys, tokens, or credentials in generated code blocks.
When collaborating or screen-sharing, that can expose secrets publicly.
2
The Rule Setup
Define a simple Rule in Warp that instructs the agent to never display secrets in outputs or commands.
Example Rule
Rule: Protect Secrets
Behavior:
- Never include or reveal secrets when generating code or commands.
- Automatically redact sensitive strings before showing output.
Enable Warp’s built-in Secret Reduction:
Settings → AI → Enable Secret Reduction
This automatically masks sensitive values before the agent or output logs can access them.
3
Benefits
Protects API keys and credentials from exposure
Keeps live streams and demos safe
Works seamlessly with pair-programming or AI debugging
