oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/omicron

`idp_entity_id` is redundant in Saml IdP creation payload

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Description

We could simplify the SAML IdP creation payload a little bit. Today it looks like:

https://github.com/oxidecomputer/omicron/blob/21b31c8303d01ed5995cc772cc2b6226bcb6154c/nexus/types/src/external_api/params.rs#L551-L582

idp_entity_id is available as the entityID attribute on the root EntityDescriptor node from the IdP metadata XML.

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Research direction

Start in nexus/types/src/external_api/params.rs at the SAML IdP creation payload definition linked in the issue. Trace uses of idp_entity_id and the metadata EntityDescriptor entityID value, then check the surrounding API tests or callers. Done means the redundant field is removed consistently and the payload still represents the IdP entity ID through metadata.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
api
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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