# Review a configuration file | IT-INTERDEV

> The AI looks for errors and insecure settings. This example is made up.

Language: en · Source: https://it-interdev.de/en/use-cases/review-a-config-file.html · Alternate (de): https://it-interdev.de/anwendungen/konfiguration-pruefen.html · Updated: 2026-10-05

**Zone**: Yellow · **Software development and IT**

## The situation

A configuration file is long. One typo can bring a service down. The file contains keys and internal names.

## How it works

1. You paste the file.
2. **The Schleuse replaces secrets.** Names, addresses, identifiers and credentials are replaced with stand-in words. This happens on your side, not in the cloud. Amounts and dates stay as they are.
3. **The AI answers, the Schleuse translates back.** The answer contains the stand-in words. On your side they turn back into the real names.

## Example

**Your question to the AI:** Review this configuration. Are there errors or insecure settings?

**What is in your text:**

> DB_HOST=**db01.mueller-landtechnik.intern**
> API_KEY=**sk-test-4f9a8c71d2**
> PORT=5432

**What the cloud AI sees:**

> DB_HOST=**DatabaseServer_A**
> API_KEY=**Key_A**
> PORT=5432

*This example is made up.*

## What you get

You get hints about errors, with reasons.

## Good to know

The AI can be wrong. Test every change on a test system first.

## Zone of this use case: Yellow

Only through the Schleuse. And only to targets you have approved.

## Status of the Schleuse

Version 0.1 Alpha. So far tested only with made-up examples. Not reviewed by third parties. No legal advice.