Command line interface (CLI)

The documentation for installation and usage in CLI.

Detailed CLI Help

The How2Validate tool provides multiple command-line options for validating secrets with precision.

To see all available commands, use:

how2validate --help
 
usage: How2Validate Tool [options]
 
Validate various types of secrets for different services.
 
options:
  -h, --help      show this help message and exit
  -secretscope    Explore the secret universe. Your next target awaits.
  -p, --provider  Specify your provider. Unleash your validation arsenal.
  -s, --service   Specify your target service. Validate your secrets with precision.
  -sec, --secret  Unveil your secrets to verify their authenticity.
  -r, --response  Monitor the status. View if your secret is Active or InActive.
  -R, --report    Get detailed reports. Receive validated secrets via email [Alpha Feature].
  -v, --version   Expose the version.
  --update        Hack the tool to the latest version.
 
Ensuring the authenticity of your secrets.

Example Command

Validate a secret

how2validate --provider NPM --service "NPM Access Token" --secret "<<SECRET_HERE>>"
-- OR --
how2validate -p NPM -s "NPM Access Token" -sec "<<SECRET_HERE>>"

Validate with response status

how2validate --provider NPM --service "NPM Access Token" --secret "<<SECRET_HERE>>" --response
-- OR --
how2validate -p NPM -s "NPM Access Token" -sec "<<SECRET_HERE>>" -r

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