theupdateframework / theupdateframework/specification

feature: metadata repository visualization

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Description

TUF applications such as tuf-on-ci or RSTUF would benefit from a tool to produce a human readable / visual representation of the TUF metadata repository they drive, e.g. for auditing purposes or to review changes.

This issue is a place to discuss the different use cases and requirements for such a tool.

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  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reading the TUF metadata types overview and the tuf-on-ci visualization prototype linked in the issue. Compare the use cases and requirements discussed there with the needs of tuf-on-ci and RSTUF. This issue is ready to move forward when the tool's scope and requirements are agreed.

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Assessment

Domain
data-visualization, security, tooling
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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