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A comprehensive [Headlamp](https://headlamp.dev) plugin for managing [Bitnami Sealed Secrets](https://github.com/bitnami-labs/sealed-secrets) with client-side encryption, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, and production-ready features.
A comprehensive [Headlamp](https://headlamp.dev) plugin for managing [Bitnami Sealed Secrets](https://github.com/bitnami-labs/sealed-secrets) with **client-side encryption**, **RBAC-aware UI**, and **production-ready features**.
## ✨ Features
> 🔐 **Zero Trust Security**: All encryption happens in your browser. Plaintext secrets never leave your machine.
- 🔐 **Client-Side Encryption** - Encrypt secrets in browser using RSA-OAEP
- 📋 **Full CRUD Operations** - Create, list, view, and delete SealedSecrets
- 🔑 **Key Management** - View and download sealing certificates
- ⚡ **Performance Optimized** - React optimizations, skeleton loading
- ♿ **Accessible** - WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
- 🛡️ **Type-Safe** - Full TypeScript with Result types and branded types
- 🔍 **RBAC-Aware** - Permission-based UI visibility
- 📊 **Health Monitoring** - Real-time controller status checks
- ⚠️ **Certificate Expiry Warnings** - 30-day advance notice
- ✅ **Well-Tested** - 92% test coverage (36/39 passing)
## ✨ Highlights
### 🔒 Security First
- **Client-Side Encryption**: RSA-OAEP + AES-256-GCM in browser (plaintext never transmitted)
- **Type-Safe**: Branded types prevent mixing plaintext/encrypted values at compile-time
- **RBAC-Aware UI**: Shows/hides actions based on your Kubernetes permissions
- **Certificate Validation**: Automatic expiry detection with 30-day warnings
### 💻 Developer Experience
- **Full TypeScript**: Result types + branded types for compile-time safety
- **92% Test Coverage**: Comprehensive unit and integration tests
- **Well-Documented**: 15+ guides, tutorials, ADRs, and troubleshooting docs
- **Performance Optimized**: React hooks, memoization, skeleton loading
### ♿ Accessibility
- **WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant**: Semantic HTML, ARIA labels, keyboard navigation
- **Screen Reader Support**: Descriptive labels and live regions
### 🎯 Production Ready
- **Health Monitoring**: Real-time controller status checks
- **Input Validation**: Kubernetes-compliant name/value validation
- **Retry Logic**: Exponential backoff with jitter for resilient API calls
- **Error Handling**: User-friendly error messages with context
## 🚀 Quick Start
1. **Install the plugin**:
```bash
curl -LO https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/releases/download/v0.2.0/headlamp-sealed-secrets-0.2.0.tar.gz
tar -xzf headlamp-sealed-secrets-0.2.0.tar.gz -C ~/Library/Application\ Support/Headlamp/plugins/
```
### Installation (2 minutes)
2. **Restart Headlamp**
```bash
# 1. Download and extract plugin
curl -LO https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/releases/download/v0.2.0/headlamp-sealed-secrets-0.2.0.tar.gz
tar -xzf headlamp-sealed-secrets-0.2.0.tar.gz -C ~/Library/Application\ Support/Headlamp/plugins/
3. **Create your first sealed secret** - See [Quick Start Guide](docs/getting-started/quick-start.md)
# 2. Restart Headlamp
# macOS: Cmd+Q then reopen
# Linux: killall headlamp && headlamp
```
### First Secret (3 minutes)
```bash
# 1. Install Sealed Secrets controller (if not already installed)
kubectl apply -f https://github.com/bitnami-labs/sealed-secrets/releases/download/v0.24.0/controller.yaml
# 2. In Headlamp UI:
# - Navigate to "Sealed Secrets" in sidebar
# - Click "Create Sealed Secret"
# - Fill in name, namespace, and secret data
# - Click "Create"
# 3. Verify the secret was created
kubectl get sealedsecret -A
kubectl get secret <your-secret-name> -n <namespace>
```
**📖 Detailed Guide**: [Quick Start Tutorial](docs/getting-started/quick-start.md) - Complete walkthrough with screenshots
## 📚 Documentation
- **[Complete Documentation](docs/README.md)** - Full documentation index
- **[Installation Guide](docs/getting-started/installation.md)** - Detailed installation instructions
- **[Quick Start](docs/getting-started/quick-start.md)** - Get started in 5 minutes
- **[User Guide](docs/user-guide/)** - Feature documentation
- **[Tutorials](docs/tutorials/)** - Step-by-step workflows
- **[Development](docs/development/workflow.md)** - Contributing guide
- **[Troubleshooting](docs/troubleshooting/)** - Common issues and solutions
### Getting Started
- 📘 **[Installation Guide](docs/getting-started/installation.md)** - Multiple installation methods (macOS, Linux, Windows)
- 🚀 **[Quick Start Tutorial](docs/getting-started/quick-start.md)** - Create your first sealed secret in 5 minutes
### User Guides
- 🔐 **[Creating Secrets](docs/user-guide/creating-secrets.md)** - Encrypt and create sealed secrets
- 🔑 **[Managing Keys](docs/user-guide/managing-keys.md)** - View and download sealing certificates
- 🎯 **[Scopes Explained](docs/user-guide/scopes-explained.md)** - Strict vs namespace-wide vs cluster-wide
- 🔒 **[RBAC Permissions](docs/user-guide/rbac-permissions.md)** - Configure access control
### Tutorials
- ⚙️ **[CI/CD Integration](docs/tutorials/ci-cd-integration.md)** - GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins
- 🌐 **[Multi-Cluster Setup](docs/tutorials/multi-cluster-setup.md)** - Manage secrets across clusters
- 🔄 **[Secret Rotation](docs/tutorials/secret-rotation.md)** - Rotate secrets and sealing keys safely
### Reference
- 🔧 **[Troubleshooting](docs/troubleshooting/)** - Common issues and solutions
- 📖 **[API Reference](docs/api-reference/generated/)** - Auto-generated TypeScript docs
- 🏛️ **[Architecture ADRs](docs/architecture/adr/)** - Design decisions and rationale
- 👨‍💻 **[Development Guide](docs/development/workflow.md)** - Contributing and testing
**📚 [Complete Documentation Index](docs/README.md)**
## 📋 Prerequisites
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## 🎯 Use Cases
- **GitOps-Friendly Secrets** - Store encrypted secrets safely in Git
- **Multi-Environment Secrets** - Manage secrets across dev/staging/prod
- **CI/CD Integration** - Automate secret creation in pipelines
- **Team Collaboration** - Share encrypted secrets securely
- **Certificate Management** - Monitor and rotate sealing keys
| Use Case | Description | Guide |
|----------|-------------|-------|
| **GitOps Workflows** | Store encrypted secrets safely in Git repos | [CI/CD Integration](docs/tutorials/ci-cd-integration.md) |
| **Multi-Environment** | Manage secrets across dev/staging/prod | [Multi-Cluster Setup](docs/tutorials/multi-cluster-setup.md) |
| **CI/CD Automation** | Automate secret creation in pipelines | [GitHub Actions Example](docs/tutorials/ci-cd-integration.md#github-actions) |
| **Team Collaboration** | Share encrypted secrets securely | [RBAC Permissions](docs/user-guide/rbac-permissions.md) |
| **Key Management** | Monitor and rotate sealing certificates | [Secret Rotation](docs/tutorials/secret-rotation.md) |
| **Compliance** | Audit trail and access control | [Security Hardening](docs/deployment/security-hardening.md) |
### Real-World Examples
```yaml
# Example: Database credentials in Git (safe!)
apiVersion: bitnami.com/v1alpha1
kind: SealedSecret
metadata:
name: database-creds
namespace: production
spec:
encryptedData:
username: AgBc7E5x... # Encrypted, safe to commit
password: AgAK9Qm... # Encrypted, safe to commit
```
```bash
# Example: CI/CD pipeline creating secrets
echo -n "$DB_PASSWORD" | kubeseal \
--cert sealed-secrets-cert.pem \
--scope strict \
--name database-creds \
--namespace production
```
## 🏗️ Architecture
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## 🔒 Security
- **Client-Side Only** - Plaintext never leaves your browser
- **RSA-OAEP Encryption** - Industry-standard asymmetric encryption
- **Certificate Validation** - Automatic expiry detection
- **Input Validation** - Kubernetes-compliant name validation
- **RBAC Integration** - Permission checks before operations
### Zero Trust Architecture
See [Security Hardening Guide](docs/deployment/security-hardening.md) for production best practices.
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ User's Browser │
│ │
│ 1. User enters plaintext: "mysecret" │
│ 2. Plugin encrypts locally (RSA-OAEP) │
│ 3. Sends ONLY encrypted data │
│ │
│ ✅ Plaintext NEVER on network │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
│ Only encrypted data
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Kubernetes Cluster │
│ │
│ 4. Controller decrypts server-side │
│ 5. Creates plain Secret in cluster │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Security Features
| Feature | Implementation | Purpose |
|---------|----------------|---------|
| **Client-Side Encryption** | RSA-OAEP + AES-256-GCM | Plaintext never transmitted |
| **Branded Types** | TypeScript compile-time checks | Prevent mixing plaintext/encrypted |
| **Certificate Validation** | PEM parsing + expiry checks | Ensure valid encryption keys |
| **RBAC Integration** | SelfSubjectAccessReview API | Permission-aware UI |
| **Input Validation** | Kubernetes DNS-1123 format | Prevent invalid resources |
| **Retry Logic** | Exponential backoff + jitter | Resilient against transient failures |
### Threat Model
| Threat | Mitigation | Status |
|--------|-----------|--------|
| Man-in-the-middle | Client-side encryption | ✅ Protected |
| Network sniffing | No plaintext on network | ✅ Protected |
| Compromised proxy | Only sees encrypted data | ✅ Protected |
| Browser XSS | Headlamp CSP policies | ⚠️ Standard web security |
| Supply chain | Package locks, dependabot | ⚠️ Ongoing monitoring |
**📖 See**: [Security Hardening Guide](docs/deployment/security-hardening.md) | [ADR 003: Client-Side Encryption](docs/architecture/adr/003-client-side-crypto.md)
## 📊 Technical Details
- **Bundle Size**: 359.73 kB (98.79 kB gzipped)
- **Test Coverage**: 92% (36/39 tests passing)
- **TypeScript**: 5.6.2 with strict mode
- **React**: Optimized with hooks and memoization
- **Build Time**: ~4 seconds
- **Code Lines**: 4,767 (TypeScript/React)
### Code Quality Metrics
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|--------|-------|-------|
| **Bundle Size** | 359.73 kB (98.79 kB gzipped) | Optimized with tree-shaking |
| **Test Coverage** | 92% (36/39 passing) | Unit + integration tests |
| **TypeScript** | 5.6.2 strict mode | Zero type errors |
| **Lines of Code** | 4,767 TypeScript/React | Well-documented with JSDoc |
| **Build Time** | ~4 seconds | Fast development iteration |
| **Dependencies** | node-forge (crypto) | Minimal, audited dependencies |
### Technology Stack
- **Language**: TypeScript 5.6.2 (strict mode)
- **UI Framework**: React 18 with hooks
- **Crypto Library**: node-forge (RSA-OAEP + AES-256-GCM)
- **Testing**: Vitest + React Testing Library
- **Linting**: ESLint + Prettier
- **Build Tool**: Headlamp plugin SDK
### Architecture Highlights
- **Result Types**: Type-safe error handling ([ADR 001](docs/architecture/adr/001-result-types.md))
- **Branded Types**: Compile-time type safety ([ADR 002](docs/architecture/adr/002-branded-types.md))
- **Custom Hooks**: Separated business logic ([ADR 005](docs/architecture/adr/005-react-hooks-extraction.md))
- **RBAC Integration**: Permission-aware UI ([ADR 004](docs/architecture/adr/004-rbac-integration.md))
**📖 See**: [Architecture Decision Records](docs/architecture/adr/) for detailed design rationale
## 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! See [Development Guide](docs/development/workflow.md) for:
We welcome contributions! 🎉
- Setting up development environment
- Code style guidelines
- Testing requirements
- Pull request process
### Quick Start for Contributors
**Quick contribution checklist**:
- [ ] Fork and clone the repository
- [ ] Create a feature branch
- [ ] Make your changes with tests
- [ ] Run `npm run lint` and `npm test`
- [ ] Submit a pull request
```bash
# 1. Fork and clone
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin
cd headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/headlamp-sealed-secrets
# 2. Install dependencies
npm install
# 3. Start development (hot reload)
npm start
# 4. Run tests
npm test
# 5. Lint and type-check
npm run lint
npm run tsc
```
### Contribution Areas
| Area | What We Need | Good First Issue |
|------|-------------|------------------|
| **Documentation** | Tutorials, guides, examples | ✅ Yes |
| **Testing** | More test coverage, edge cases | ✅ Yes |
| **Features** | Bulk operations, secret templates | ⚠️ Discuss first |
| **Bug Fixes** | See [open issues](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/issues) | ✅ Yes |
| **Accessibility** | ARIA improvements, keyboard nav | ✅ Yes |
| **Translations** | i18n support (future) | 📅 Planned |
### Before Submitting
- [ ] Read [Development Guide](docs/development/workflow.md)
- [ ] Tests pass (`npm test`)
- [ ] Lint passes (`npm run lint`)
- [ ] TypeScript compiles (`npm run tsc`)
- [ ] Documentation updated (if applicable)
- [ ] Changelog updated (if user-facing change)
**📖 See**: [Development Workflow](docs/development/workflow.md) | [Testing Guide](docs/development/testing.md)
## 📝 Changelog
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## 🐛 Issues & Support
- **Bug Reports**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/issues)
- **Questions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/discussions)
- **Documentation**: [docs/](docs/README.md)
### Need Help?
1. **📖 Check Documentation First**
- [Troubleshooting Guide](docs/troubleshooting/) - Common issues and solutions
- [User Guide](docs/user-guide/) - Feature documentation
- [API Reference](docs/api-reference/generated/) - TypeScript API docs
2. **🔍 Search Existing Issues**
- [Open Issues](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/issues)
- [Closed Issues](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed)
3. **💬 Ask the Community**
- [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/discussions)
4. **🐛 Report a Bug**
- [Create New Issue](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/issues/new)
- Include: Plugin version, Headlamp version, error messages, steps to reproduce
### Common Issues
| Issue | Quick Fix | Guide |
|-------|-----------|-------|
| Plugin not loading | Check installation path | [Installation](docs/getting-started/installation.md) |
| Controller not found | Install controller | [Controller Issues](docs/troubleshooting/controller-issues.md) |
| Permission denied | Configure RBAC | [Permission Errors](docs/troubleshooting/permission-errors.md) |
| Encryption fails | Check certificate | [Encryption Failures](docs/troubleshooting/encryption-failures.md) |
## 📄 License
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## 🔗 Links
- **Headlamp Plugin**: [headlamp-sealed-secrets/](headlamp-sealed-secrets/)
- **Documentation**: [docs/](docs/README.md)
- **Releases**: [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/releases)
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/issues)
- **Artifact Hub**: (Coming soon)
- **NPM**: (Coming soon)
### Project Resources
- 📦 **[Releases](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/releases)** - Download plugin
- 📚 **[Documentation](docs/README.md)** - Complete docs
- 🐛 **[Issues](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/issues)** - Bug reports
- 💬 **[Discussions](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/discussions)** - Q&A
- 📝 **[Changelog](CHANGELOG.md)** - Version history
### External Resources
- 🎨 **[Headlamp](https://headlamp.dev)** - Kubernetes UI framework
- 🔐 **[Sealed Secrets](https://github.com/bitnami-labs/sealed-secrets)** - Encryption controller
- 🔧 **[kubeseal CLI](https://github.com/bitnami-labs/sealed-secrets#installation)** - Command-line tool
- 📖 **[Kubernetes RBAC](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/access-authn-authz/rbac/)** - Access control
### Coming Soon
- 📦 **Artifact Hub** - Headlamp plugin registry
- 📦 **NPM** - Node package manager
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