The chefapi_client code is imported by other chefapi go modules. It sets up a go-chef/chef Client with the correct base url, depending on the desired use, adds credentials and handles TLS certificates.
import "github/MarkGibbons/chefapi_client
Functions
- Client() Creates a client. This client is suitable for global Chef Server API REST calls.
- Clients(Org string) Creates a client for Chef Server API REST calls for the specified organization.
Both Client and ClientOrg expect environment variables to be defined in order to specify the credentials needed to talk to the Chef Infra Server.
| Variable | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| CHEFAPICHEFUSER | Specify the Chef user name | Yes |
| CHEFAPIKEYFILE | File containing the user's private Chef key | Yes |
| CHEFAPICHRURL | The Chef Server URL | Yes |
| CHEFAPICERTFILE | SSL Certificate for the Chef Server, used for self signed certificates | No |