llm-keys-ui 0.1

When you build software using AI coding agents across remote machines or virtual servers, your tools often need API keys to connect to model providers. The problem is that pasting private credentials directly into a chat prompt or remote terminal session can be risky, potentially exposing your secrets in chat logs.

Developer Simon Willison built a lightweight plugin called llm-keys-ui to solve this headache. Instead of typing credentials into the conversation, you can trigger a private web page on the target machine, open that link in your browser, and save the keys directly to local storage.

As more builders switch to remote setups and mobile coding workflows, keeping your secrets protected is essential. Small security helpers like this make it easy to follow good safety habits without slowing down your build process.