From b0d86831b702033973c423271a761afb0e609539 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Chris Farhood <chris@farhood.org>
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:32:26 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Add publishing documentation and guides

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 READY_TO_PUBLISH.md | 205 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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+# Quick Start Guide - Publishing to Artifact Hub & NPM
+
+## 🚀 Fast Track (5 Steps)
+
+### 1. Create GitHub Repository
+
+```bash
+# On GitHub, create: cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin
+# Then run:
+
+git remote add origin https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin.git
+git push -u origin main
+```
+
+### 2. Configure NPM Token for GitHub Actions
+
+1. Go to https://www.npmjs.com/settings/cpfarhood/tokens
+2. Create new **Automation** token
+3. Copy the token
+4. Go to https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/settings/secrets/actions
+5. Create secret: `NPM_TOKEN` = your token
+
+### 3. Tag and Release
+
+```bash
+# Create version tag
+git tag -a v0.1.0 -m "Release version 0.1.0"
+git push origin v0.1.0
+```
+
+### 4. Verify Automated Publishing
+
+The GitHub Action will automatically:
+- ✅ Build the plugin
+- ✅ Run tests
+- ✅ Publish to NPM
+- ✅ Create GitHub Release
+
+Check progress at: https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/actions
+
+### 5. Verify Artifact Hub Sync
+
+**Artifact Hub is already configured!**
+- Repository ID: `5574d37c-c4ae-45ab-a378-ef24aaba5b4c`
+- Points to: `main` branch
+- Auto-syncs every few hours
+
+To verify after ~30 minutes:
+1. Go to https://artifacthub.io/control-panel/repositories
+2. Find your repository
+3. Check last sync status
+
+## 📦 What's Included
+
+All files are ready:
+- ✅ `package.json` - NPM metadata
+- ✅ `artifacthub-pkg.yml` - Artifact Hub metadata
+- ✅ `artifacthub-repo.yml` - Repository config
+- ✅ `.github/workflows/publish.yml` - Auto-publish on tag
+- ✅ `.github/workflows/ci.yml` - CI on push/PR
+- ✅ `LICENSE` - Apache 2.0
+- ✅ `README.md` - Full documentation
+- ✅ Built plugin in `dist/` (339KB)
+
+## 🔍 Verify After Publishing
+
+### NPM (within minutes)
+```bash
+npm view headlamp-sealed-secrets
+# or visit: https://www.npmjs.com/package/headlamp-sealed-secrets
+```
+
+### GitHub Release (within minutes)
+https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/releases
+
+### Artifact Hub (within hours)
+https://artifacthub.io/packages/headlamp/headlamp-sealed-secrets
+
+## 🛠 Manual Publish (Alternative)
+
+If you prefer to publish manually:
+
+```bash
+cd headlamp-sealed-secrets
+
+# Login to NPM (first time only)
+npm login
+
+# Publish
+npm publish --access public
+```
+
+## 📋 Pre-Publish Checklist
+
+Before running step 1:
+- [x] Code is complete and tested
+- [x] `npm run build` succeeds
+- [x] `npm run tsc` passes
+- [x] `npm run lint` passes
+- [x] README.md is complete
+- [x] LICENSE file exists
+- [x] Artifact Hub metadata is correct
+- [x] GitHub Actions workflows configured
+
+## 🎯 Success Criteria
+
+Your plugin is successfully published when:
+1. ✅ NPM package is live: `npm install -g headlamp-sealed-secrets`
+2. ✅ GitHub Release exists with artifacts
+3. ✅ Artifact Hub shows the package (may take 24h for initial sync)
+4. ✅ Installation instructions work
+
+## 🔄 Future Updates
+
+For version 0.1.1, 0.2.0, etc.:
+
+```bash
+# Update version
+cd headlamp-sealed-secrets
+npm version patch  # or minor/major
+
+# Update artifacthub-pkg.yml to match
+# Edit version: 0.1.1
+
+# Commit, tag, push
+cd ..
+git add .
+git commit -m "Release v0.1.1"
+git tag -a v0.1.1 -m "Release version 0.1.1"
+git push origin main
+git push origin v0.1.1
+```
+
+## 📚 Full Documentation
+
+For detailed instructions, see:
+- **PUBLISHING.md** - Complete publishing guide
+- **README.md** - User documentation
+- **IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md** - Technical details
+
+## ⚡ TL;DR - One Command
+
+After setting up GitHub repo and NPM token:
+
+```bash
+git remote add origin https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin.git
+git push -u origin main
+git tag -a v0.1.0 -m "Release version 0.1.0" && git push origin v0.1.0
+```
+
+Then wait for GitHub Actions to complete! 🎉
+
+---
+
+**Current Status:**
+- ✅ Code committed to `main` branch
+- 🔲 Pushed to GitHub
+- 🔲 NPM token configured
+- 🔲 Version tagged
+- 🔲 Published to NPM
+- 🔲 Listed on Artifact Hub
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+# ✅ Ready to Publish - Headlamp Sealed Secrets Plugin
+
+## Current Status: **READY FOR PUBLICATION** 🚀
+
+All code is complete, tested, and committed to the `main` branch.
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Summary
+
+| Item | Status | Details |
+|------|--------|---------|
+| **Plugin Code** | ✅ Complete | ~1,345 lines of TypeScript/React |
+| **Build** | ✅ Success | 339.42 kB (93.21 kB gzipped) |
+| **Type Check** | ✅ Pass | Zero TypeScript errors |
+| **Linting** | ✅ Pass | No lint errors |
+| **Documentation** | ✅ Complete | README, PUBLISHING guide, CHANGELOG |
+| **License** | ✅ Apache 2.0 | Full license file included |
+| **Artifact Hub** | ✅ Configured | ID: 5574d37c-c4ae-45ab-a378-ef24aaba5b4c |
+| **CI/CD** | ✅ Ready | GitHub Actions workflows configured |
+| **Git Commit** | ✅ Done | Committed to `main` branch |
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Next Steps (3 Actions Required)
+
+### 1. Create GitHub Repository
+```bash
+# On GitHub: Create repository "headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin" under cpfarhood
+# Then run:
+git remote add origin https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin.git
+git push -u origin main
+```
+
+### 2. Configure NPM Token
+- Create NPM automation token: https://www.npmjs.com/settings/cpfarhood/tokens
+- Add to GitHub secrets: https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/settings/secrets/actions
+- Secret name: `NPM_TOKEN`
+
+### 3. Create Release Tag
+```bash
+git tag -a v0.1.0 -m "Release version 0.1.0"
+git push origin v0.1.0
+```
+
+**GitHub Actions will automatically publish to NPM and create a release!**
+
+---
+
+## 📦 What Gets Published
+
+### NPM Package
+- Package name: `headlamp-sealed-secrets`
+- Files included:
+  - `dist/main.js` (built plugin)
+  - `README.md`
+  - `LICENSE`
+  - `package.json`
+
+### GitHub Release
+- Tag: `v0.1.0`
+- Artifacts:
+  - Built plugin
+  - Source code (auto)
+  - Release notes (auto-generated)
+
+### Artifact Hub
+- Auto-syncs from GitHub `main` branch
+- Metadata from `artifacthub-pkg.yml`
+- Usually visible within 24 hours
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 Verification
+
+After publishing, verify:
+
+### NPM (5-10 minutes)
+```bash
+npm view headlamp-sealed-secrets
+npm install -g headlamp-sealed-secrets
+```
+
+### GitHub (immediate)
+- Check Actions: https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/actions
+- View Release: https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/releases
+
+### Artifact Hub (up to 24 hours)
+- Control Panel: https://artifacthub.io/control-panel/repositories
+- Package Page: https://artifacthub.io/packages/headlamp/headlamp-sealed-secrets
+
+---
+
+## 📁 Repository Structure
+
+```
+headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/
+├── .github/workflows/          # CI/CD automation
+│   ├── ci.yml                 # Tests on every push
+│   └── publish.yml            # Auto-publish on tags
+├── headlamp-sealed-secrets/   # Plugin source
+│   ├── dist/                  # Built plugin (339KB)
+│   ├── src/                   # TypeScript source
+│   ├── package.json           # NPM metadata
+│   ├── artifacthub-pkg.yml    # Artifact Hub metadata
+│   ├── README.md              # User documentation
+│   └── LICENSE                # Apache 2.0
+├── artifacthub-repo.yml       # Repository config
+├── CHANGELOG.md               # Version history
+├── PUBLISHING.md              # Detailed publish guide
+├── QUICK_START.md             # Fast track guide
+└── README.md                  # (to be created)
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎉 Features Delivered
+
+✅ **Core Functionality**
+- SealedSecret CRD integration
+- List and detail views
+- Client-side encryption
+- Decryption support
+- Sealing keys management
+- Settings configuration
+
+✅ **Security**
+- Browser-only encryption
+- RSA-OAEP + AES-256-GCM
+- kubeseal-compatible
+- RBAC-aware
+- Auto-hide sensitive data
+
+✅ **Integration**
+- Headlamp sidebar navigation
+- Secret detail view integration
+- Deep linking support
+- Error handling
+- Graceful degradation
+
+✅ **Developer Experience**
+- Full TypeScript
+- Comprehensive documentation
+- CI/CD automation
+- Easy installation
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Documentation Files
+
+All documentation is complete:
+
+- **README.md** (plugin dir) - User guide with installation, usage, troubleshooting
+- **PUBLISHING.md** - Step-by-step publishing instructions
+- **QUICK_START.md** - Fast track to publish
+- **CHANGELOG.md** - Version history
+- **IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md** - Technical details
+- **LICENSE** - Apache 2.0 license text
+
+---
+
+## 🚨 Important Notes
+
+1. **NPM Token**: Keep it secret! Never commit to git
+2. **First Publish**: Use `npm publish --access public` if manual
+3. **Artifact Hub**: Initial sync can take 24 hours
+4. **Version Tags**: Must match package.json version
+5. **Breaking Changes**: Bump major version (0.x → 1.0)
+
+---
+
+## 💡 Quick Reference Commands
+
+```bash
+# Build and test
+cd headlamp-sealed-secrets
+npm run build
+npm run tsc
+npm run lint
+
+# Manual publish (alternative to GitHub Actions)
+npm login
+npm publish --access public
+
+# Create new version
+npm version patch  # 0.1.0 → 0.1.1
+npm version minor  # 0.1.0 → 0.2.0
+npm version major  # 0.1.0 → 1.0.0
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🤝 Support
+
+If something goes wrong:
+- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/issues
+- NPM Docs: https://docs.npmjs.com/
+- Artifact Hub Docs: https://artifacthub.io/docs
+- Headlamp Docs: https://headlamp.dev/docs/latest/development/plugins/
+
+---
+
+**Ready to publish!** Follow the 3 steps in "Next Steps" above. 🎉
+
+**Questions?** Check PUBLISHING.md for detailed instructions.