influxdata / influxdata/telegraf

[outputs.prometheus_client] : Windows : Certificate in Windows certificate store

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Description

### Use Case

I would like to expose outputs.prometheus_client over https with a Certificate in Windows certificate store.
Is it possible to use :
wincertstore://machine:ROOT

### Expected behavior

Use certificate store in Windows certificate store

### Actual behavior

Only local file certificate is allowed

### Additional info

_No response_

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Research direction

Begin with the outputs.prometheus_client implementation and its existing local-file certificate handling. Investigate how a win​certstore://machine:ROOT reference could use the Windows certificate store, and verify completion with HTTPS coverage using that store.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, prometheus
Domain
backend, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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