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AWS Secret Manager Plugin – Get Action
Summary (SEO Meta Description):
The Get Action of the AWS Secret Manager Plugin retrieves secrets securely from AWS Secrets Manager.
It supports fetching secrets by version or stage for safe and dynamic access to sensitive data.
Overview
The Get Action allows your workflow to securely read secrets stored in AWS Secrets Manager.
You can specify a version ID or version stage to retrieve a particular secret version.
This ensures workflows have the right credentials or keys at runtime without hardcoding sensitive information.
Typical Use Cases:
- Retrieve API keys, passwords, or database credentials for secure workflow execution
- Access environment-specific secrets (e.g., dev, staging, production)
- Dynamically fetch rotating secrets to maintain compliance and security
- Automate applications that require real-time access to secrets
⚙️ Configuration
| Field | Description | Type / Options |
|---|---|---|
| Label | Custom name for the action | String |
| Select connection | Choose or create a secure AWS connection for Secrets Manager | Connection |
| Version ID | Optional specific version ID of the secret to retrieve | String |
| Version Stage | Optional version stage (e.g., AWSCURRENT, AWSPREVIOUS) | String |
| Outputs – Manual | Optionally define custom outputs for the retrieved secret | Field name + Type: NUMBER, STRING, BYTE, DATE, DATETIME, BOOLEAN, OBJECT, ARRAY, ANY |
| Truncate Fields | Toggle to truncate large outputs if needed | Boolean |
| Schema | Optional schema to validate the output structure | Schema |
FAQ
Q: What happens if no Version ID or Stage is provided?
A: AWS Secrets Manager will return the current version (AWSCURRENT) of the secret.
Q: Are my secrets exposed in logs?
A: No. WeHub ensures sensitive data remains encrypted and is never logged in plain text.
Q: Can I map secret values to workflow outputs?
A: Yes. Use Manual Outputs to map secret fields to specific workflow variables.
Q: When should I use Truncate Fields?
A: Use it when secrets are large or contain unnecessary fields to optimize workflow performance.
Keywords: WeHub AWS Secret Manager Plugin, Get Action, Retrieve Secrets, Secure Credentials, AWS Secrets, Version ID, Version Stage