create secret

Stash a secret in SSM Parameter Store without pasting it into the console.

awsutopia create secret <name> [--value <secret>] [--dry-run] [--json]

What you'll get

An SSM SecureString at:

/utopia/{project}/{env}/{name}

Tagged with utopia:project and utopia:env. Success output never prints the value. Includes a static SSM cost hint (not live Cost Explorer).

awsutopia create secret api-key --value 'replace-me'
awsutopia secret get api-key              # ***
awsutopia secret get api-key --reveal     # plaintext

Arg / flag	Notes
name (positional)	Short name only (no /)
--value	Prefer this in scripts. Interactive prompt if omitted
--dry-run	Plan PutParameter + tags; no write

Safety

• Create/set success never includes the secret value
• Prefer --value in CI; some terminals may echo prompts

Related

• secret set / secret get
• destroy secret
• Secrets reference
• Costs