GitLab, a popular DevOps platform known for its robust features and seamless integration, has long lacked a native secret store for securely managing sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and tokens. Despite numerous requests from its user community, this feature has remained on the platform’s wishlist without implementation. As a workaround, GitLab recommends integrating with HashiCorp Vault, a well-regarded tool for secrets management, to fill this gap. This integration allows users to leverage the strengths of both GitLab and HashiCorp Vault, ensuring secure and efficient handling of secrets within their DevOps workflows.
