Dotenv is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .env.
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What is Dotenv
Dotenv is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .env.
GitHub Linguist classifies Dotenv as a data format, typically using extensions such as .env.
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Dotenv is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .env.
Common extensions include .env.
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Updated 2026-08-18
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