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Metadata of Secrets on Metis UI

Metis has integrated "Secret" as a "Resource" type entity for storing metadata related to the source for which it is created, the specific workspace of its creation, and its current state within DataOS. On selecting Secrets, the following information will appear on the screen:

List of Secrets
List of Secrets

Filter pane

The filter pane allows you to filter the list of Secrets on the basis of the following attributes:

Attribute Description
Advance Filter Filter the Secrets using the syntax editor, applying various criteria with 'and/or' conditions for a more refined search.
Show Deleted Set the toggle to list deleted Secrets.
Workspace Filter on the basis of workspace where the Secret is created, like public or user-specific.
Owner Filter Secrets based on the users who created the Resource.
Tag Filter Secrets for tags.

Result pane

Here, secrets will be listed. Users have the following options to customize how the list is displayed:

Option Description
Sorting Choose the Sorting order
- Last updated
- Relevance
Sorting order Ascending/Descending order.

Each secret resource in the list will have a Card view that displays the following information for that specific secret:

Attribute Description
Name Secret name, defined in the resource YAML.
Owner Name of the user who created the secret.
Tier Tier associated with the importance and criticality of Secrets, such as Gold, Silver, etc.
Domain Associated domain, such as Finance, Marketing etc.
Workspace Workspace where the secret is created, like public or user-specific.
Description A description added to the Secret for its purpose.

Overview pane

In the card view, click anywhere except the resource name to get the overview.

Quick information
Quick information

This includes the following information for quick reference:

Attribute Description
Name Name of Secret created, clicking on it will open its detail view in the new tab.
Workspace Workspace where secret is created like public or user-specific.
Version Metadata version.
State State of the Secret Resource such as Active or Deleted.
Followers Count Count of users who are following this Secret Resource.
Last updated Date and time information when the Secret was last updated.

Details Page

In the Result or Overview pane, click on the name of the secret to open the Resource Details page, which includes:

Comprehensive details
Comprehensive details

Secrets Information

In addition to basic Secret information, the following details and options are provided.

Attribute Description
Resource Type Secret.
Meta Version Provides information on the latest Meta version. Click to see the version history and corresponding updates.
Last updated Date and time information when the Secret resource was last updated.
Follow Gives the user an option to follow the specific resource type to receive updates and view its follower count.
Learn Provides an option to learn more about this specific resource type.
Delete Gives the user the option to delete the secret (click on three dots to access this option).
Owner Allow the user to edit the owner’s name.
Tier Gives the user an option to add/edit the tier information.
Domain Allows the user to add the predefined domain name.
Tags Add/Remove tags/glossary terms/tag groups.
Request Tags Update (?) Request updates in tags for the resource and assign users to do it.
Description Allows the user to edit the description.
Request Description Update (?) Request updates in the description and assign users to do it.
Tasks Option to view tasks created. In the side pane, the user will get the option to create a new task.
Conversations View conversations in the side pane. The user will get the option to start a new conversation by clicking on the ‘+’ sign.

The subsequent tabs will provide you with more detailed information, as explained in the following sections.

Details

Attribute Description
Workspace Workspace where Secret is created like public or user-specific
Version The specific version or release of the Resource
State Current state of the Resource such as Active or Deleted.
Aggregate Status
Builder State
Life Cycle Events Records significant events such as creation and deletion

Activity Feeds & Tasks

This space lists all activities, including tasks and conversations around the specific secret.

Manifest

This section offers comprehensive information regarding the secret's manifest. A manifest file, in this context, takes the form of a YAML configuration file. This file serves as the blueprint that defines the configuration settings for various DataOS Resources.