> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.genieforge.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Secrets and safe execution

> Keep secrets out of chat: Environment Variables, secure prompts, outbound network controls, and protected tool execution.

# Secrets and safe execution

Your custom logic runs in a protected environment. The AI and tools work with your project data through GenieForge; you should not need to paste database connection strings into chat.

Keep API keys and tokens out of the conversation. Store them under **App Settings → Environment Variables**, or enter them through the secure prompts the product provides, so they are not shown in chat.

In **App Settings → Outbound network** you can limit which external hosts your tools may call. For regulated or sensitive apps, ask [support@genieforge.ai](mailto:support@genieforge.ai) how networking should be set up before you rely on external calls.