How to use the command 'choco apikey' (with examples)

The ‘choco apikey’ command is used to manage API keys for Chocolatey sources. It allows users to display a list of sources and their API keys, display a specific source and its API key, set an API key for a source, and remove an API key for a source.

Use case 1: Display a list of sources and their API keys

Code:

choco apikey

Motivation: This use case allows users to view a list of all the sources configured in Chocolatey and their corresponding API keys. This information can be useful for managing and maintaining the sources.

Explanation:

• choco apikey - The command itself.
• No arguments are required for this use case.

Example output:

Source          API Key
--------------  ---------------------
source1_url     *********
source2_url     *********
source3_url     *********

Use case 2: Display a specific source and its API key

Code:

choco apikey --source "source_url"

Motivation: This use case is used when users want to view the API key for a specific source instead of the entire list. It allows for more focused retrieval of information.

Explanation:

• choco apikey - The command itself.
• --source "source_url" - Specifies the source for which the API key is to be displayed. Replace “source_url” with the URL of the desired source.

Example output:

Source          API Key
--------------  ---------------------
source1_url     *********

Use case 3: Set an API key for a source

Code:

choco apikey --source "source_url" --key "api_key"

Motivation: This use case enables users to set an API key for a specific source. It is useful when users want to update the API key associated with a source or add an API key to a new source.

Explanation:

• choco apikey - The command itself.
• --source "source_url" - Specifies the source for which the API key is to be set. Replace “source_url” with the URL of the desired source.
• --key "api_key" - Specifies the API key to be set. Replace “api_key” with the actual API key.

Example output:

The API key for source_url has been successfully set.

Use case 4: Remove an API key for a source

Code:

choco apikey --source "source_url" --remove

Motivation: This use case allows users to remove the API key associated with a specific source. It is useful when users no longer want to use an API key for a particular source or want to reset the API key for some reason.

Explanation:

• choco apikey - The command itself.
• --source "source_url" - Specifies the source for which the API key is to be removed. Replace “source_url” with the URL of the desired source.
• --remove - Instructs the command to remove the API key for the specified source.

Example output:

The API key for source_url has been successfully removed.

Conclusion:

The ‘choco apikey’ command provides a way to manage API keys for Chocolatey sources. With this command, you can view a list of sources and their API keys, display a specific source and its API key, set an API key for a source, and remove an API key for a source. This flexibility allows for efficient management of sources and their associated keys.