Secrets Manager - Store, Manage, & Deploy Infrastructure Secrets | Bitwarden

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The problem: Unmanaged plaintext secrets pose serious security risks.

  • Hardcoded credentials in repos

  • Shared .env files in slack or email

  • API keys in CI/CD logs

  • AI agents requesting broad credential access

These practices expose critical credentials, paving the way for a costly data breach.

Put an end to secrets sprawl and centralize secret management in a single, end-to-end encrypted solution.

Coding agents need controlled credential access

Securely inject development secrets directly within the agent process at runtime, protected with end-to-end encryption so the agent never sees it. 

✓ Scoped credential access per agent

✓ Expiring access tokens with automatic revocation

✓ Audit log: see exactly what the agent accessed and when

✓ Works with any agentic framework via SDK or CLI

For IT teams looking for a complete enterprise solution, Bitwarden helps your business meet development deadlines while staying secure throughout the whole process.

Say goodbye to complex management systems that leave your secrets scattered. The Bitwarden process is easy to configure and deploy.

Python

#!/usr/bin/env python3 import logging import os from bitwarden_sdk import BitwardenClient, DeviceType, client_settings_from_dict identityUrl = os.getenv("BW_IDENTITY_URL") apiUrl = os.getenv("BW_API_URL") organizationId = os.getenv("ORGANIZATION_ID") accessToken = os.getenv("BW_ACCESS_TOKEN") projectId = os.getenv("BW_PROJECT_ID") client = BitwardenClient( client_settings_from_dict( { "apiUrl": apiUrl, "deviceType": DeviceType.SDK, "identityUrl": identityUrl, "userAgent": "Python", } ) ) client.access_token_login(accessToken) secret = client.secrets().create( "Secret Key", "Secret Note", organizationId, "Secret Value", [projectId], )

SDKs

Software development kits (SDKs) empower your development team to build their own custom integrations and operations.

Get streamlined secrets management. Pick your plan.

Teams

For development teams that need more business capabilities.

All Free features, plus:

  • Unlimited secrets and projects

  • Up to 20 machine accounts

  • Audit activity with event logs

  • Manage access with user groups

Enterprise

SSO, SCIM, self-hosting, and enterprise policies for orgs with compliance requirements.

All Free and Teams features, plus:

  • Up to 50 machine accounts

  • Granular access control

  • Passwordless SSO integration

  • Automate provisioning with SCIM

  • Easy account recovery

  • Flexibility to self-host

Pricing shown in USD and based on an annual subscription. Taxes not included.

For solo developers and small projects

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Securely share secrets with users

Machine and AI agent access via machine accounts

Organize secrets via projects

Organization Two-Step Login via Duo

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Protect your infrastructure and development pipelines from secret leaks with Bitwarden Secrets Manager.