getsops / getsops/sops

Should `set`/`--set` takes it value from a file rather than a command line parameter?

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Description

At least as an option, in order to avoid a sensitive value from being leaked in the process list?

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Research direction

Review the CLI handling for set/--set and determine how an optional file-based value could be accepted. Check how command-line values currently reach the secret-setting path, then define completion as supporting file input without exposing the sensitive value in the process list.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli, 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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