[FIXED] How can I use template literals in an .env file?

Issue

I want to use JavaScript's Template Literals in an .env file.

Specifically, I am trying to store a JWT public key in the .env file:

PUBLIC_KEY=
`--BEGIN PUBLIC--
AAAAAA
BBBBBB
CCCCCC
--END PUBLIC--`

But when I try to pull it out using process.env.PUBLIC_KEY JS returns an empty string.

I am using gulp to translate TypeScript but the .env is in the root directory and is required at the start of the gulpfile.

Solution

Good news. v16.0.0 and greater now supports JavaScript Template Literals.

You can use it like the following:

PUBLIC_KEY=`--BEGIN PUBLIC--
AAAAAA
BBBBBB
CCCCCC
--END PUBLIC--`

Answered By - Mot

Answer Checked By - Willingham (PHPFixing Volunteer)