During May 2025, Kunal Ayush focused on configuration hygiene within the openedx/credentials repository, delivering a targeted cleanup of base settings. He removed the unused USE_CERTIFICATE_AVAILABLE_DATE flag, which reduced the configuration surface area and eliminated dead code paths. This code refactoring effort, implemented in Python, aimed to simplify configuration management and lower the risk of misconfiguration. By aligning with the broader flag-cleanup initiative, Kunal’s work helped decrease cognitive load for developers and streamlined future deprecation efforts. The change, though narrow in scope, contributed to improved maintainability and supported ongoing efforts to declutter and modernize repository configurations.