Cypress · Middle · Question 75 of 77

What does `Cypress.env()` read in the browser?

1All environment variables of the CI machine
2Values from config, cypress.env.json or CYPRESS_ vars
3Only variables listed in the .env file of the app

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Correct answer: Values from config, cypress.env.json or CYPRESS_ vars

Explanation

Only explicitly exposed values reach the browser. Avoid putting secrets there if specs run with screenshots or videos shared widely.

Further reading

Cypress: Environment Variables ↗

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