Create
AWS Secret Manager Plugin – Create Action
Summary (SEO Meta Description):
The Create Action of the AWS Secret Manager Plugin creates a new secret in AWS Secrets Manager.
It allows workflows to programmatically provision secrets for new applications or environments.
Overview
Use the Create Action to add a brand-new secret into AWS Secrets Manager directly from your WeHub workflow.
This helps automate the onboarding of applications, services, or environments that require securely stored credentials.
Typical Use Cases:
- Provision new database or API credentials during environment setup
- Automatically create secrets for new microservices
- Establish secure configuration values during CI/CD deployments
- Set up new tenant or customer-specific secrets
⚙️ Configuration
| Field | Description | Type / Options |
|---|---|---|
| Label | Custom name for the action | String |
| Select connection | Choose or create a secure AWS connection for Secrets Manager | Connection |
(Secret name and value are provided in the workflow’s input payload and securely transmitted to AWS.)
FAQ
Q: Can I overwrite an existing secret with the same name?
A: No. The Create Action is only for creating new secrets. To update existing ones, use the Put Action.
Q: How are secret values protected?
A: AWS Secrets Manager encrypts secret values using AWS KMS and WeHub never logs secret contents.
Q: Can I specify tags or metadata?
A: Yes, you can include tags or metadata through the input payload as supported by your AWS connection.
Keywords: WeHub AWS Secret Manager Plugin, Create Action, Create New Secret, AWS Secrets Manager, Secure Credential Provisioning