Caution
This is a beta release of NetBox Secrets Plugin intended for testing and evaluation. Do not use this software in production. Also be aware that no upgrade path is provided to future releases.
Summary
This release delivers NetBox v4.5 compatibility, consolidates session-key APIs, introduces hierarchical SecretRoles
(MPTT), modernizes the UI workflow, and strengthens UserKey validation and security behavior.
Compatibility
- NetBox: 4.5.x only
- Python: >= 3.10
New Features
- UserKey API CRUD: create/update/delete user keys via REST
- SecretRole hierarchy using NetBox
NestedGroupModel(MPTT) - Session-key API in UI: UI now uses API endpoints for session-key operations
Enhancements
- UserKey validation: block public key changes when secrets exist and this is the only active key
- UI safety: hide “Activate User Key” button when no key exists or is inactive
- Swagger/OpenAPI: updated API docs for new endpoints and behaviors
- Project structure: models and API serializers refactored into clearer modules
- Owner support: Secret and SecretRole support NetBox
ownerfields
Bug Fixes
- Safer activation and master-key handling for UserKeys
- Improved error messages and validation paths
- More consistent secret encryption/decryption flows
Breaking Changes
- NetBox < 4.5 is no longer supported
POST /get-session-key/removed (use/session-key/)/session-keys/deprecated (removal planned in v4.6)- SecretRole hierarchy migration required (MPTT fields + data rebuild)
- Static JS bundle removed (inline JS now used)
Deprecations (until NetBox v4.6)
GET|POST /session-keys/→ useGET|POST /session-key/GET|DELETE /session-keys/{id}/→ useGET|DELETE /session-key/POST /activate-user-key/→ usePOST /user-keys/activate/
Removed
POST /get-session-key/(legacy) — usePOST /session-key/
Migration / Upgrade Notes
- Back up your database.
- Install the release (see docs/installation.md).
- Run migrations:
./manage.py migrate
- Update API clients to
/session-key/. - Verify SecretRole hierarchy and decrypt existing secrets.
Documentation
- API reference: docs/api.md