The bugster auth command allows you to configure and manage your Bugster API key for CLI authentication.

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Basic Usage

bugster auth

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Command Overview

Configure or update your Bugster API key for authentication with the Bugster platform.

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When to Use

  • When setting up Bugster for the first time
  • When switching between organizations or teams
  • If your API key expires or gets rotated
  • When API key authentication fails

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Key Features

  • Interactive API key setup
  • Secure storage in ~/.bugsterrc
  • Environment variable support via BUGSTER_CLI_API_KEY
  • API key validation and verification
API keys start with the bugster_ prefix and are required for all Bugster operations.

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Command Syntax

bugster auth [options]

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Options

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--api-key
string
Set the Bugster API key directly without interactive prompts. The key must start with ‘bugster_’.
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--clear
boolean
Remove the existing API key from local storage.

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Examples

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Interactive Setup

bugster auth
This opens an interactive prompt to enter your API key.

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Direct API Key Setup

bugster auth --api-key bugster_org_abc123def456...

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Clear Existing Authentication

bugster auth --clear

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Authentication Storage

Your API key is stored securely in:
  • Local file: ~/.bugsterrc
  • Environment variable: BUGSTER_CLI_API_KEY (optional)
Keep your API key secure and never commit it to version control. The environment variable takes precedence over the local file.