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aspire secret set command

aspire secret set - Set a secret value.

Aspire CLI
aspire secret set <key> <value> [options]

The aspire secret set command sets a user secret value for an Aspire AppHost. If user secrets haven’t been initialized for the AppHost yet, this command automatically initializes them before setting the value.

The Aspire CLI uses the following logic, in order, to determine which AppHost project to process:

  • The --apphost option.

    This option specifies the path to the Aspire AppHost project file to process.

  • The rooted aspire.config.json file.

    If the rooted config exists in the current directory, it’s used. If not, the CLI walks up the directory structure looking for it. If Aspire finds the rooted config, it uses the recorded AppHost information to determine which project to process. Legacy .aspire/settings.json files are still read during migration.

  • Searches the current directory and subdirectories.

    Starting in the current directory, the CLI gathers all AppHost projects from that directory and below. If a single project is discovered, it’s automatically selected. If multiple projects are discovered, they’re printed to the terminal for the user to manually select one of the projects.

    Once a project is selected, either automatically or manually, Aspire records that selection in the rooted configuration so later commands can reuse it.

The following arguments are available:

  • key

    The secret key to set. Use a colon (:) as a separator for hierarchical keys, such as Parameters:postgres-password.

  • value

    The secret value to set.

The following options are available:

  • --apphost <apphost>

    The path to the Aspire AppHost project file.

  • -?, -h, --help

    Prints help and usage documentation for the available commands and options.

  • -l, --log-level <Critical|Debug|Error|Information|None|Trace|Warning>

    Set the minimum log level for console output. Use this option to increase diagnostics while troubleshooting or reduce output in scripted runs.

  • --non-interactive

    Run the command in non-interactive mode, disabling all interactive prompts and spinners.

  • --nologo

    Suppress the startup banner and telemetry notice.

  • --banner

    Display the animated Aspire CLI welcome banner.

  • --wait-for-debugger

    Wait for a debugger to attach before running a command.

  • Set a password parameter:

    Aspire CLI
    aspire secret set Parameters:postgres-password MySecretPassword123
  • Set a secret for a specific AppHost:

    Aspire CLI
    aspire secret set Parameters:rabbitmq-password Pass123 --apphost ./src/MyApp.AppHost/MyApp.AppHost.csproj