# API Key Without Rotation or Expiration

> Detects API key implementations without expiration dates or rotation mechanisms, creating long-lived credentials.

- Skill: `zakirkun/api-key-without-rotation-or-expiration` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add zakirkun/api-key-without-rotation-or-expiration`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/zakirkun/api-key-without-rotation-or-expiration/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: zakirkun (https://skillmd.com/u/zakirkun)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/zakirkun/api-key-without-rotation-or-expiration

---


# API Key Without Rotation

## Overview
Static API keys without expiration or rotation remain valid indefinitely after compromise. Best practices require:
- Short-lived keys with automatic expiration
- Easy rotation mechanism
- Key usage monitoring and anomaly detection
- Immediate revocation capability

## Remediation
- Add expiration dates to all API keys
- Implement key rotation workflows
- Notify users before expiration
- Monitor for unusual usage patterns