- Added detailed task completion records for KMS interface implementation and CLI support for file-based keys. - Documented security enhancements including Argon2id password hashing, audit event contracts, and rate limiting configurations. - Included scoped service support and integration updates for the Plugin platform, ensuring proper DI handling and testing coverage.
StellaOps CLI
The stella CLI is the operator-facing Swiss army knife for scans, exports, policy management, offline kit operations, and automation scripting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver deterministic verbs for scan, diff, export, policy, and observability operations.
- Handle interactive and non-interactive authentication via Authority (device code, client credentials).
- Support offline kit workflows including bundle verification and seed installation.
- Expose JSON outputs suitable for CI parity and golden tests.
Key components
StellaOps.Clinative AOT host.- Shared helpers in
StellaOps.Cli.Core. - Restart-time plug-ins under
StellaOps.Cli.Plugins.*.
Integrations & dependencies
- Authority for token exchange.
- Backend APIs (Scanner, Policy, Export Center, Notify).
- Offline kit bundles and local keychain/DPoP storage.
Operational notes
- Deterministic output fixtures under
src/Cli/StellaOps.Cli.Tests. - Versioned command docs in
docs/modules/cli/guides. - Plugin catalogue in
plugins/cli/**(restart-only).
Related resources
- ./guides/20_REFERENCE.md
- ./guides/cli-reference.md
- ./guides/policy.md
Backlog references
- DOCS-CLI-OBS-52-001 / DOCS-CLI-FORENSICS-53-001 in ../../TASKS.md.
- CLI-CORE-41-001 epic in
src/Cli/StellaOps.Cli/TASKS.md.
Epic alignment
- Epic 2 – Policy Engine & Editor: deliver deterministic policy authoring, simulation, and explain verbs.
- Epic 4 – Policy Studio: integrate registry/promotion workflows, approvals, and lint tooling.
- Epic 6 – Vulnerability Explorer: surface triage and ledger operations.
- Epic 10 – Export Center: orchestrate export requests, verification, and Offline Kit automation.
- Epic 11 – Notifications Studio: manage notification authoring/previews from the command line.