influxdata/telegraf

feat(inputs.redfish): Add token based authentication mechanism

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#15,191 opened on Apr 19, 2024

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Please direct all support questsions to slack or the forums. Thank you.

Hi to everyone, I don't know if is already implemented, but I need to pass the auth token as parameter, when I use redfish input plugin to retrieve metrics. I don't found in the documentation any kind of field in the configuration file that give me this possibility. Thanks in advance

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Tech stack
gorest api
Domain
backendapi
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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fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of GoFamiliarity with HTTP authenticationUnderstanding of Telegraf plugin structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Examine the existing Redfish input plugin files in the Telegraf repository, specifically `plugins/inputs/redfish/`. Review the current authentication mechanism and identify where token support can be added. Look at other plugins that implement token based authentication (e.g., HTTP input plugin) for patterns. Check the issue comments for any maintainer suggestions or open questions. Implement a new configuration option like `auth token` and modify the HTTP requests to include the token in the Authorization header. Ensure backward compatibility with existing Bearer token support if present.