# Ansible-lint throwing Internal error in VScode when referencing vaulted var\_file

**URL:** <https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-lint-throwing-internal-error-in-vscode-when-referencing-vaulted-var-file/2475>\
**Category:** Get Help\
**Tags:** ansible-lint\
**Created:** [November 21, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-lint-throwing-internal-error-in-vscode-when-referencing-vaulted-var-file/2475 "2023-11-21T00:15:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![jbericat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/ansible/user_avatar/forum.ansible.com/jbericat/32/627_2.png) [@jbericat](https://forum.ansible.com/u/jbericat)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-lint-throwing-internal-error-in-vscode-when-referencing-vaulted-var-file/2475/3 "2023-12-11T01:16:47Z")

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Hello @gawainsr,

I stumbled upon this unresolved help request while browsing the forum. Before diving into it, I wanted to check if it’s related to another thread you opened a few days ago. In that previous thread, I suggested a workaround. Here’s the link to refresh your memory:

> [@Securely Storing Personal Credentials for Ansible Without Compromising Convenience](http://forum.ansible.com/t/securely-storing-personal-credentials-for-ansible-without-compromising-convenience/2604/6):
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> Hello @gawainsr, Let’s recap our discussion a bit: You’ve expressed a preference for maintaining a balance between security and ease of use, aiming to manage personal credentials within a shared environment without making extensive infrastructure changes, as mentioned in your earlier post: Given this, it seems you’re inclined to proceed with the ansible-vault method, despite considering alternative options previously suggested to you, is that correct? On the other hand, you’ve also set spec…

Could you take a moment to check if the solution provided in the other thread resolves your issue? If it doesn’t, I’ll be more than happy to assist you with this one. I’ve bookmarked it so I won’t forget.

Cheers!

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