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Overview

Purpose: Configure or update your Bugster API key for authentication. When to use:
  • When switching between organizations/teams
  • Setting up Bugster for the first time
  • If your API key expires or gets rotated
  • When API key authentication fails
Important notes:
  • API keys start with bugster_ prefix
  • Stored securely in ~/.bugsterrc
  • Can also use BUGSTER_CLI_API_KEY environment variable
  • Required for all Bugster operations

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CLI Reference

CommandDescriptionExample
bugster authInteractive API key setupbugster auth
bugster auth --api-key <key>Set API key directlybugster auth --api-key bugster_org_abc123...
bugster auth --clearRemove existing API keybugster auth --clear

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Flags

FlagDescriptionExample
--api-keyBugster API key to set (starts with ‘bugster_‘)--api-key bugster_org_abc123...
--clearClear the existing API key--clear