Claude Code 'Don't Ask Again' feature linked to passwords exposed in 1,122 public GitHub files

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A report highlighted that Claude Code's 'Don't Ask Again' feature, intended to remember user preferences and reduce repetitive prompts, was associated with sensitive credentials appearing in 1,122 public GitHub files. The article frames the issue as a security lapse arising from prioritizing convenience over protection. The author draws on a personal experience of accidentally publishing API keys to illustrate the risk. Recommended safeguards include storing secrets in environment variables, conducting code reviews, and using GitHub Secrets to keep sensitive data out of repositories. The piece emphasizes that developers should remain vigilant about what they publish.

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