getsops / getsops/sops

Add/Update value to encrypted file without the need of private key

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Description

I would like to add a value (that will be encrypted) to an encrypted file without the need of the private key.

I probably have a very naive understanding of SOPS but since the file is not encrypted and only the values are, I thought it would be easy for SOPS to detect which values are not encrypted and encrypt them without the need of decrypting anything.

Someone else had the same question and explained it better here.

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Research direction

No source file or test is named. Start by reviewing SOPS's encryption model and the linked Stack Overflow discussion to determine whether adding encrypted values without a private key is feasible; done requires a clear feasibility decision and defined implementation scope.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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