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Short description
Store API keys encrypted/protected when possible, handle timeouts/errors, and never expose secrets to the browser.
Integration tips
- Keys in options/env, not JS
- Timeouts + error logging
- Retry carefully for idempotent GETs
- Cache responses when useful