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
• 🆕 Create new repositories in the organization
• 📦 Automatic repository synchronization
• 🔄 Manual or continuous sync modes
• 🚀 Background service daemon (auto-start on boot)
• 💾 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. Initialize a New Repository

Create a new repository in the current folder using the project template:

itcpr init

This will:

• Create a new repository in the organization (using current directory name)
• Use ITCPR/project-template as the template
• Fetch and copy template files to current directory
• Add you as an admin collaborator
• Initialize git repository
• Set up remote origin
• Create an initial commit with template files

With options:

# Custom repository name (creates private repo by default)
itcpr init --name my-new-repo

# With description
itcpr init --name my-repo --description "My awesome project"

# Create public repository (default is private)
itcpr init --public

# Initialize and push immediately
itcpr init --push

Note:

• If the repository name already exists in the organization, you'll be prompted to choose a different name.
• Template files from ITCPR/project-template are automatically copied to your directory. Existing files are preserved (not overwritten).

6. 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

Note: Watch mode runs in the foreground and will block your terminal. Press Ctrl+C to stop.

For background operation, use the service commands (see below).

7. Run as Background Service

Run sync as a background service that starts automatically:

# Start service in background
itcpr service start

# Start with custom interval
itcpr service start --interval 120  # Sync every 2 minutes

# Check service status
itcpr service status

# View service logs
itcpr service logs

# Stop service
itcpr service stop

Install as System Service (Auto-start on boot):

# Install service (Linux - requires sudo)
sudo itcpr service install

# Install with custom interval
sudo itcpr service install --interval 120

# On macOS (no sudo needed)
itcpr service install

# On Windows (may require admin)
itcpr service install

After installation:

• Linux (systemd): sudo systemctl enable itcpr && sudo systemctl start itcpr
• macOS (launchd): launchctl load ~/Library/LaunchAgents/org.itcpr.sync.plist
• Windows (Task Scheduler): The service will start automatically on user logon. To start immediately: schtasks /Run /TN "ITCPR Sync Service"

8. 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
• Your 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 remove <repo>

Removes a repository from local tracking (unregisters it). This does NOT delete:

• The repository from GitHub
• The local files on your machine

It only removes the repository from the local tracking database, so it will no longer appear in itcpr status or itcpr repos and won't be synced.

Example:

# Remove a repository from local tracking
itcpr remove my-repo

Note: The local files remain on your system. You can delete them manually if needed.

itcpr init

Creates a new repository in the organization and initializes it in the current folder using the ITCPR/project-template template. The repository name defaults to the current directory name, or you can specify a custom name.

Options:

• --name, -n: Repository name (defaults to current directory name)
• --description, -d: Repository description
• --public: Create a public repository (default: private)
• --push: Push initial commit to remote immediately

What it does:

1. Creates a new repository in the organization from ITCPR/project-template template via GitHub API
2. Fetches the template repository (ITCPR/project-template)
3. Copies template files to current directory (preserves existing files)
4. Adds you (the device owner) as an admin collaborator
5. Initializes git repository if not already initialized
6. Sets up remote origin with authentication
7. Creates an initial commit with template files
8. Optionally pushes to remote if --push is used

Template Behavior:

• The repository is created from the ITCPR/project-template template repository
• Template files are automatically copied to your current directory
• Existing files in the directory are preserved (not overwritten)
• The .git directory from the template is excluded

Example:

# Create repo with current directory name (private by default)
cd my-project
itcpr init

# Create repo with custom name
itcpr init --name awesome-project --description "My awesome project"

# Create public repo and push immediately
itcpr init --public --push

Error handling:

• If the repository name already exists, you'll see: "Repository 'name' already exists in the organization. Please choose a different name."
• If your GitHub account is not connected, you'll be prompted to connect it first.

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 uncommitted local changes (default: true)
  auto_push: true        # Auto-push local commits to remote (default: true)
  branch: main           # Optional: specific branch to sync
  ignore:               # Optional: patterns to ignore
    - "*.log"
    - "temp/"

Note: auto_commit and auto_push are independent settings:

• auto_commit: Automatically commits uncommitted changes in your working directory
• auto_push: Automatically pushes local commits to the remote repository
• If both are enabled (default), the tool will commit uncommitted changes and then push them automatically
• You can set auto_commit: true, auto_push: false to commit locally without pushing
• If itcpr.yml doesn't exist, the tool uses default values (all enabled). The configuration file is optional.

itcpr service

Manage the sync service as a background daemon.

Commands:

• start: Start the service in background
• stop: Stop the running service
• status: Show service status and information
• logs: View service logs
• install: Install as system service (auto-start on boot)
• uninstall: Remove system service

Options:

• --interval, -i: Sync interval in seconds (default: 60)
• --foreground, -f: Run in foreground (don't daemonize)
• --user: User to run service as (for system service installation)

Examples:

# Start service in background
itcpr service start

# Start with custom interval
itcpr service start --interval 300  # 5 minutes

# Check if service is running
itcpr service status

# View recent logs
itcpr service logs

# Install to start on boot (Linux)
sudo itcpr service install

# Install to start on boot (macOS)
itcpr service install

# Install to start on boot (Windows - may require admin)
itcpr service install

# Uninstall system service
itcpr service uninstall

Service Features:

• Runs as background daemon (cross-platform)
• Automatic restart on failure (when installed as system service)
• Logs to ~/.itcpr/itcpr-service.log (or %USERPROFILE%\.itcpr\itcpr-service.log on Windows)
• PID file management
• System service support:
  • Linux: systemd service
  • macOS: launchd agent
  • Windows: Task Scheduler task

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.

"Repository already exists" error (init command)

When running itcpr init, if you see this error, it means a repository with that name already exists in the organization. Choose a different name:

itcpr init --name different-name

"GitHub account not connected" error (init command)

The init command requires your GitHub account to be connected. Make sure you've:

1. Visited cloud.itcpr.org
2. Connected your GitHub account
3. Then run itcpr init again

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.

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.