Add comprehensive Linux credentials setup documentation#166
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[WIP] Add setup instructions for login secrets on Linux terminal
Add comprehensive Linux credentials setup documentation
Dec 26, 2025
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Users needed guidance on configuring
EGERIA_USERandEGERIA_USER_PASSWORDenvironment variables on Linux systems.Changes
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SETUP_LINUX_CREDENTIALS.md: 387-line guide covering five setup methods (.envfile, export commands, shell profiles, config directories, secret managers) with security best practices, troubleshooting, and working examplesUpdated
README.md: Added reference link to credentials guide in environment variables sectionUpdated
config/README.md: Added credentials setup section linking to comprehensive guideExample Usage
Includes security practices (file permissions, gitignore, credential rotation) and troubleshooting for authentication failures.
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