Restrict plugins configuration after the module is initialized

Created on 27 June 2016, over 8 years ago
Updated 19 April 2024, 7 months ago

The module doesn't allow one to change the selected plugins once it has been initialized. The reason is, that allowing for a plugin change after the module is initialized means re-initialization of all users’ keys & re-encryption of all data. And this is the kind of use-case that shouldn't be encouraged as the process involved has too many moving parts to get hold of. So this basically means that if a user has chosen to use OpenSSL library for the generation of asymmetric keys, then he’s bound to use that for the lifetime of module. But If he really wants to change any plugin, the only option for him would be to reinstall the module as per his desired configuration.

The issue is created for discussions regarding this design decision.

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Closed: works as designed

Component

Architecture

Created by

🇵🇰Pakistan talhaparacha

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  • As simple encryption module it works as intended. Creation of new encryption keys, automated re-encryption of all data with new encryption keys, etc. goes well beyond the scope of a simple encryption module.

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