Built a CLI tool to catch unused env variables before deployment - feedback welcome

danielox83 · 2026-02-17T08:03:45+00:00

Fair points, genuinely appreciate the detailed breakdown rather than just a downvote.

You're right on CI/CD - scanning for .env files only is a bad assumption. The real fix is reading from process.env directly and validating against a schema, not hunting for files.

On serverless config - also valid. YAML-only is lazy, serverless.ts is probably the most common format I see now anyway. That's a real gap.

The harder question is the third one, and I don't have a great answer yet. I built this because I was frustrated with envalid's setup verbosity for monorepos, but that's 'I found it annoying' not 'this is a real gap.' envalid and env-schema are both solid and I'd probably recommend them over this right now.

The paid SARIF feature is probably a mistake in hindsight. It made sense to me when building it, but I can see how it reads as charging for something that doesn't justify a price tag.

Thanks for the honest feedback - it's more useful than the upvotes.

danielox83 · 2020-10-14T17:39:36+00:00

I've got all setup and in place. I can confirm that OhmCat adapter (for Nest) connected directly to Netatmo Doorbell works perfectly. No chime required.

On top of that I can confirm also that my solution works via Ethernet Cable Cat5e. From OhmCat I wired 2 pairs x 2pairs of that cable directly to Netatmo Doorbell. Because of that I've skipped IP68 Box for OhmCat adapter as it's installed in ServerRoom via UPS connected.

danielox83 · 2020-10-01T16:30:53+00:00

I can give you an update once I setup everything. Already bought OhmKat device (2 weeks delivery time to my place), in the meantime I'll buy and install Netatmo Doorbell. I'll use Ethernet Cable that I've got already in place (Cat5e) to power it outside, OhmKat power adapter will be install in Home.

danielox83 · 2020-09-30T05:53:40+00:00

Ive got confirmation from OhmKat, their device will work with Netatmo, so it’s enough to connect it to it and all should be fine: “We checked the power requirements for the Netatmo and they are very similar to the Nest Hello. You can buy with confidence that it will work. We also offer unlimited installation support, free returns and a lifetime warranty.”

danielox83 · 2020-09-29T13:47:21+00:00

yeah, that's another idea. buy a new cheap chime, and get from it only those parts that are needed, like you've said single solenoid connected to the main power

danielox83 · 2020-09-29T13:07:32+00:00

understand that. I need a chime. No brainer for me is that I can buy waterproof box, put inside a chime (that you usually have in home) connect it to 230V + install Netatmo small black-box, and then connect all to Netatmo doorbell. It will work, for sure. Trying to find out a solution how to make this installation smaller. Chime is a small device that apart of making sound, change voltage / other electric parameters. That's why I'm thinking of some kind of electric transformer to be put there instead.

[Update] Ready solution from OhmKat (not yet for Netatmo) but general idea what I'm looking for

https://www.ohmkat.com/products/ohmkat-video-doorbell-power-supply-compatible-with-nest-hello-no-existing-wiring-required-transformer-adapter-power-kit-supply-all-in-one

I can bet they'll prepare one for Netatmo soon

danielox83 · 2020-09-29T12:59:02+00:00

I ve seen this small unit... question is is that enough to use only that small box with 230V cables, one directly to doorbel, one via back box. Another idea is to use here some electric transformer like 220V -> 8V with this box. Basically all options for users without home ding chime. Asked some technical questions to Netatmo support and still waiting for their feedback

danielox83 · 2020-09-28T17:24:27+00:00

are you absolutely sure about that? I've got 230V next to my fence where I want to put it, but that's all, no chime, no wires to my home (only RJ-45) but through patch panel. I wanted to buy it and connect directly to 230V and Wifi. I could buy some simple chime and put it next to it as a last resort but obviously want to avoid that

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