simvue-io / simvue-io/python-api

Support storing the token in an encypted form

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
Stars
4
Forks
1
Avg merge
5d 8h
Merged PRs (30d)
4

Description

Linux, Mac and Windows all have default ways of storing credentials in a way which is more secure than plain text. We should provide the ability to make use of this easily.

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Research direction

Begin by locating where the token is currently stored in the Python API, then review the default secure credential mechanisms for Linux, Mac, and Windows. The issue names no files, tests, or preferred libraries, so the platform scope and completion criteria need clarification before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
28/100

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