**Summary** This issue tracks community feedback for the GitLab Secrets Manager open beta. As the feature progresses toward [GA](https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/10723), we want to capture real-world usage experiences, bugs, friction points, and feature requests in one place. **When sharing feedback, please include:** * Feature request description * What you were trying to do * What happened vs. what you expected * GitLab version and deployment type (SaaS / Self-Managed) * Severity (blocker / major / minor) * Tag @jrandazzo **Useful links:** * Docs: https://docs.gitlab.com/ci/secrets/secrets_manager/ * Admin setup: https://docs.gitlab.com/administration/secrets_manager/