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Feature: Adding Command Line Support for Password Retrieval

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Description

As a dedicated user of our VSCode extension for PostgreSQL, I've noticed a significant need within our organization for a feature that would greatly enhance the security and usability of the extension. Currently, our extension provides support for passwords from plain text. However, to further meet the evolving needs of our users, I propose adding support for retrieving passwords from the command line.
Given the widespread usage of our extension within our organization, I strongly believe that this feature will be a valuable addition, enhancing both security and user experience.

Benefits

  • Improved security: Users can securely provide passwords without exposing them in plain text.
  • Enhanced usability: Users have more flexibility in how they provide passwords to the extension.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified. Start by locating the extension's existing plain-text password handling and clarify the command-line retrieval contract, including how users provide credentials and what successful support should look like.

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Assessment

Tech stack
postgresql, vscode
Domain
databases, desktop, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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