SaaShup/netbox-docker-plugin

Adding secrets to a container

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#202 opened on Jul 22, 2025

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Description

Currently there is no possibility to put a secret variable or file onto a container in a secure/hidden way. ENV variables are visible in clear test There is no docker secrets support (as I believe this only works in docker on swarm mode) Secret file cannot be mounted as volumes.

There should be a possibility to pass a hidden value into a container on startup

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Research direction
Investigate Docker secrets support in Docker Compose and explore how to implement secure secret injection for containers in the Netbox Docker plugin.
Tech stack
pythondocker
Domain
backendinfrastructuredevops
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
DockerDocker Compose
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60