The practice of periodically replacing API keys and secrets used by an AI agent, limiting the damage window if a key is compromised.
Credential rotation means regularly generating new API keys and replacing old ones. If a key is compromised, the window of exposure is limited to the rotation period — not forever.
For AI agents, this applies to LLM provider keys (Anthropic, OpenAI), MCP server credentials, and any external API keys the agent uses. Without rotation, a leaked key from six months ago is still valid today.
OpenClaw with Clawctl makes rotation seamless. Update the key in the dashboard, and the agent picks it up on the next restart or redeploy. No code changes, no manual configuration file edits.
API keys get leaked through logs, error messages, screenshots, and compromised systems. Rotation ensures that leaked keys expire quickly, limiting blast radius. Many compliance frameworks (SOC 2, PCI-DSS) require regular key rotation.
Clawctl provides a secure key management interface. Update keys through the dashboard — they are encrypted with AES-256 and injected at runtime. The agent redeploys automatically with the new key. Old keys are never stored.
Try Clawctl — 60 Second DeployBest practice is every 90 days. Immediately if you suspect a compromise.
Minimal. The agent redeploys with the new key in under 60 seconds.
Update keys via the Clawctl API for automated rotation workflows.
Encrypted Secrets
API keys and credentials stored with AES-256 encryption at rest, only decrypted and injected into the agent at runtime.
BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)
A model where you provide your own LLM API key (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) instead of the platform providing one, giving you full cost control and model choice.
Zero Trust for AI Agents
A security model where AI agents are never trusted by default — every action must be verified, every tool call audited, and every network request filtered.
AI Compliance
Meeting regulatory and organizational requirements for deploying AI agents in production — including audit trails, data handling, and accountability.