I quote-tweeted a thread showing how many separate repos are being built around the same problem:
How do agents use API keys without ever actually holding them?
When you see this much parallel work, it usually means the need is real.
I went through the repos mentioned (plus a few others) and mapped out:
* Options for local OpenClaw setups
* Running remote OpenClaw instances safely on a VM
* Ways to avoid transferring raw secrets
* Practical patterns for scoped and encrypted access
If you want the breakdown, download the attachment.