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CLI tool for syncing GitHub repositories from ITCPR Cloud

Project description

ITCPR Cloud CLI

A command-line tool for syncing GitHub repositories from ITCPR Cloud to your local machine. Manage your repositories with secure device-based authentication and automated synchronization.

Features

  • 🔐 Device-based authentication with ITCPR Cloud
  • 📦 Automatic repository synchronization
  • 🔄 Manual or continuous sync modes
  • 💾 Local SQLite database for metadata tracking
  • 🔒 Secure token storage using OS keyring
  • 🛡️ Safe git operations with conflict detection

Installation

From PyPI (Recommended)

pip install itcpr

Or use pip3 or python3 -m pip if needed.

From Source

To install from source for development or contribution:

git clone https://github.com/ITCPR/cloud-cli.git
cd cloud-cli
pip install -e .

Or use pip3 or python3 -m pip if needed.

Uninstall

To remove the CLI tool:

pip uninstall itcpr

Note: This will remove the CLI tool but will not delete:

  • Configuration files (~/.itcpr/config.toml)
  • Local repository database (~/.itcpr/repos.db)
  • Stored device tokens (in OS keyring)

To completely remove all data:

# Uninstall the package
pip uninstall itcpr

# Remove configuration and data
rm -rf ~/.itcpr

# Remove stored tokens from OS keyring
# On macOS: Use Keychain Access app to remove "itcpr" entries
# On Linux: Use your keyring manager (e.g., seahorse, kwallet)
# On Windows: Use Credential Manager

Requirements

  • Python 3.10+
  • Git (system installation)
  • Access to api.itcpr.org (API) and cloud.itcpr.org (frontend)

Prerequisites

Important: Before using the CLI, you must:

  1. Visit cloud.itcpr.org
  2. Connect your GitHub account
  3. Ensure your repositories are assigned to your device

Once your GitHub account is connected and repositories are assigned, you can proceed with the CLI login.

Quick Start

1. Login

Authenticate your device with ITCPR Cloud:

itcpr login

Note: Make sure you've connected your GitHub account at cloud.itcpr.org before logging in.

This will:

  • Open your browser to the device login page
  • Display a device code
  • Wait for approval
  • Store credentials securely

2. Check Status

View your assigned repositories:

itcpr status

3. List Repositories

See all repositories assigned to your device:

itcpr repos

4. Clone a Repository

Clone a repository to your local machine:

itcpr clone paperport-itcpr

Or specify a custom path:

itcpr clone paperport-itcpr --path ~/projects/paperport

5. Sync Repositories

Sync all cloned repositories:

itcpr sync

Run continuous sync (watches for changes):

itcpr sync --watch

With custom interval:

itcpr sync --watch --interval 120  # Sync every 2 minutes

6. Logout

Clear stored credentials:

itcpr logout

Commands

itcpr login

Starts the device authentication flow. Opens your browser to the device login page at cloud.itcpr.org/device and polls the API for approval.

Prerequisite: Ensure your GitHub account is connected at cloud.itcpr.org before logging in.

itcpr logout

Revokes device token and clears local metadata.

itcpr status

Shows:

  • Logged-in user information
  • Device ID
  • Assigned repositories
  • Local repositories with sync status

itcpr repos

Lists all repositories assigned to this device with their clone status.

itcpr clone <repo>

Clones a repository from GitHub using short-lived installation tokens.

Options:

  • --path, -p: Custom local path for the repository

itcpr sync

Synchronizes all cloned repositories. By default, performs a one-time sync.

Options:

  • --watch, -w: Run continuous sync loop (watches for changes)
  • --interval, -i: Sync interval in seconds (watch mode only, default: 60)

Per-Repository Configuration (itcpr.yml):

You can configure per-repository sync behavior by creating an itcpr.yml file in the repository root:

sync:
  enabled: true          # Enable/disable sync for this repo (default: true)
  auto_commit: true      # Auto-commit local changes (default: true)
  auto_push: true        # Auto-push local commits (default: true)
  branch: main           # Optional: specific branch to sync
  ignore:               # Optional: patterns to ignore
    - "*.log"
    - "temp/"

Note: To use itcpr.yml configuration files, install the optional YAML dependency:

pip install itcpr[yaml]
# OR
pip install PyYAML

How It Works

Authentication Flow

  1. Device requests an authentication code from the backend
  2. User approves the device in browser at cloud.itcpr.org/device
  3. Device token is stored securely in OS keyring
  4. Token is used for all subsequent API requests

Repository Synchronization

The sync process follows these steps:

  1. Fetches latest changes from the remote repository
  2. Detects uncommitted local changes
  3. Automatically commits local changes (if enabled)
  4. Pulls remote changes with rebase
  5. Pushes local commits (if enabled and permitted)
  6. Aborts on merge conflicts (requires manual resolution)

Security

  • No Personal Access Tokens: Only uses backend-issued short-lived GitHub installation tokens
  • Device Tokens: Revocable device authentication
  • OS Keyring: Credentials stored securely using system keyring
  • Safe Git Operations: Never force-pushes, detects conflicts

Configuration

Global Configuration

The CLI stores configuration and data in ~/.itcpr/:

  • Configuration: ~/.itcpr/config.toml - Global settings
  • Repository Database: ~/.itcpr/repos.db - SQLite database for repository metadata

Per-Repository Configuration (itcpr.yml)

Each repository can have its own itcpr.yml file in the repository root to control sync behavior:

sync:
  enabled: true          # Enable/disable sync for this repo
  auto_commit: true      # Automatically commit local changes
  auto_push: true        # Automatically push local commits
  branch: main           # Optional: sync specific branch
  ignore: []             # Optional: file patterns to ignore

Example: Disable auto-push for a repository

sync:
  auto_push: false

Example: Disable sync entirely for a repository

sync:
  enabled: false

Development & Mock Mode

The CLI includes a built-in mock mode for testing and development when the API is unavailable.

Automatic Mock Mode

When the API at api.itcpr.org is unavailable, the CLI automatically falls back to mock API responses:

  • If the backend returns 404 or is unreachable, mock responses are used automatically
  • You'll see a warning: "⚠️ Backend unavailable, using mock mode for testing"

Manual Mock Mode

You can also enable mock mode explicitly:

# Using environment variable
export ITCPR_MOCK_MODE=true
itcpr login

# Or set in config file (~/.itcpr/config.toml)
# mock_mode = true

Mock Features:

  • Auto-approves device login after 2 seconds
  • Provides sample user and repository data
  • Generates mock GitHub tokens
  • All commands work in mock mode for testing purposes

Troubleshooting

"Not logged in" error

Run itcpr login to authenticate your device. Make sure you've connected your GitHub account at cloud.itcpr.org first. If the backend is unavailable, mock mode will activate automatically for testing.

"Repository not assigned" error

The repository must be assigned to your device in ITCPR Cloud. Make sure you've:

  1. Connected your GitHub account at cloud.itcpr.org
  2. Assigned the repository to your device in the ITCPR Cloud dashboard

If the issue persists, contact an administrator.

Merge Conflicts

If a merge conflict is detected during sync:

  1. Resolve conflicts manually in the repository
  2. Commit the resolution
  3. Run itcpr sync again

Git Command Not Found

Ensure Git is installed and available in your PATH:

git --version

If Git is not installed, install it using your system's package manager.

Token Storage Issues

On Linux, you may need to install a keyring backend:

# For GNOME
sudo apt-get install python3-keyring

# For KDE
sudo apt-get install python3-keyring kdewallet

On macOS and Windows, the keyring should work out of the box.

Development

Project Structure

cloud-cli/
├── itcpr/
│   ├── __init__.py      # Package initialization
│   ├── cli.py           # CLI commands
│   ├── auth.py          # Authentication
│   ├── api.py           # API client
│   ├── gitops.py        # Git operations
│   ├── sync.py          # Sync logic
│   ├── config.py        # Configuration
│   ├── storage.py       # SQLite storage
│   └── utils.py         # Utilities
├── setup.py             # Setup script
├── pyproject.toml       # Project metadata
└── README.md            # This file

Development Setup

# Install in development mode
pip install -e .

# Run CLI
itcpr --help

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please ensure your code follows the project's style guidelines and includes appropriate tests.

API Endpoints

The CLI communicates with these backend endpoints:

  • POST /api/device/start - Start device authentication
  • GET /api/device/poll - Poll for authentication approval
  • POST /api/device/revoke - Revoke device token
  • GET /api/agent/me - Get device/user information
  • GET /api/agent/repos - Get assigned repositories
  • POST /api/agent/token - Get GitHub installation token

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

For issues, questions, or feature requests, please contact ITCPR support or open an issue on GitHub.

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