- Remove hardcoded TTS API key from app.py (major security vulnerability)
- Add python-dotenv support for secure environment variable management
- Create .env.example with configuration template
- Add comprehensive SECURITY.md documentation
- Update README with security configuration instructions
- Add warning when TTS_API_KEY is not configured
- Enhance .gitignore to prevent accidental commits of .env files
BREAKING CHANGE: TTS_API_KEY must now be set via environment variable or .env file
Security measures:
- API keys must be provided via environment variables
- Added dotenv support for local development
- Clear documentation on secure deployment practices
- Multiple .env file patterns in .gitignore
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