nushell-plugins/guides/distribution-system.md
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chore: update all plugins to Nushell 0.111.0
- Bump all 18 plugins from 0.110.0 to 0.111.0
  - Update rust-toolchain.toml channel to 1.93.1 (nu 0.111.0 requires ≥1.91.1)

  Fixes:
  - interprocess pin =2.2.x → ^2.3.1 in nu_plugin_mcp, nu_plugin_nats, nu_plugin_typedialog
    (required by nu-plugin-core 0.111.0)
  - nu_plugin_typedialog: BackendType::Web initializer — add open_browser: false field
  - nu_plugin_auth: implement missing user_info_to_value helper referenced in tests

  Scripts:
  - update_all_plugins.nu: fix [package].version update on minor bumps; add [dev-dependencies]
    pass; add nu-plugin-test-support to managed crates
  - download_nushell.nu: rustup override unset before rm -rf on nushell dir replace;
    fix unclosed ) in string interpolation
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# Nushell Distribution System (Streamlined)\n\n**Version**: 1.0.0 (Consolidated)\n**Date**: 2025-10-22\n**Status**: ✅ Complete and tested\n\n## Overview\n\nThis is a **smart, minimal distribution system** for Nushell plugins that:\n\n- ✅ Installs Nushell binary and/or plugins\n- ✅ Automatically discovers available components\n- ✅ Provides preset plugin selections (essential, development, full)\n- ✅ Supports interactive selection or command-line specification\n- ✅ Includes dry-run mode for previewing changes\n- ✅ Manages both installation and plugin registration\n\n## Core Components\n\n### 1. **Distribution Manifest Generator** (`scripts/create_distribution_manifest.nu`)\n\n**Purpose**: Auto-generate manifest from actual binaries in distribution\n\n```bash\n# Scan current directory for plugins\n./scripts/create_distribution_manifest.nu\n\n# Scan specific directory\n./scripts/create_distribution_manifest.nu /path/to/plugins\n\n# Custom output file\n./scripts/create_distribution_manifest.nu --output manifest.json\n```\n\n**Output**: `DISTRIBUTION_MANIFEST.json`\n\n```json\n{\n "version": "1.0.0",\n "created": "2025-10-22T10:52:08Z",\n "source_directory": "/path/to/plugins",\n "total_plugins": 13,\n "plugins": [\n {\n "name": "nu_plugin_auth",\n "purpose": "Authentication (JWT, MFA)",\n "path": "/path/to/plugins/nu_plugin_auth",\n "size_bytes": 11846592\n }\n // ... more plugins\n ]\n}\n```\n\n### 2. **Smart Distribution Installer** (`scripts/install_from_manifest.nu`)\n\n**Purpose**: Install and register Nushell + plugins based on manifest\n\n```bash\n# Interactive menu (prompts for selection)\n./install_from_manifest.nu\n\n# List available plugins\n./install_from_manifest.nu --list\n\n# Install everything\n./install_from_manifest.nu --all\n\n# Use preset (essential, development, full)\n./install_from_manifest.nu --preset essential\n\n# Install specific plugins\n./install_from_manifest.nu --select auth kms orchestrator\n\n# Dry-run (preview without changes)\n./install_from_manifest.nu --all --check\n\n# Install only, skip registration\n./install_from_manifest.nu --all --install-only\n\n# Register only, skip installation\n./install_from_manifest.nu --all --register-only\n\n# Custom manifest location\n./install_from_manifest.nu --manifest /path/to/manifest.json\n```\n\n## Usage Workflow\n\n### For Distribution Creators\n\n**Step 1: Prepare Distribution Directory**\n\n```plaintext\ndistribution/\n├── bin/\n│ ├── nu_plugin_auth\n│ ├── nu_plugin_kms\n│ ├── nu_plugin_orchestrator\n│ └── ... (all plugin binaries)\n├── nu (optional - nushell binary)\n└── install_from_manifest.nu (symlink to script)\n```\n\n**Step 2: Generate Manifest**\n\n```bash\ncd distribution\n../../scripts/create_distribution_manifest.nu bin --output DISTRIBUTION_MANIFEST.json\n```\n\n**Step 3: Package for Distribution**\n\n```bash\ntar -czf nushell-plugins-distribution.tar.gz distribution/\n```\n\n### For End Users\n\n**Step 1: Extract Distribution**\n\n```bash\ntar -xzf nushell-plugins-distribution.tar.gz\ncd distribution\n```\n\n**Step 2: Preview Available Plugins**\n\n```bash\n./install_from_manifest.nu --list\n```\n\n**Step 3: Install Preferred Preset**\n\n```bash\n# Essential plugins (5 core plugins)\n./install_from_manifest.nu --preset essential\n\n# Development plugins (8 plugins)\n./install_from_manifest.nu --preset development\n\n# All plugins\n./install_from_manifest.nu --all\n```\n\n**Step 4: Verify Installation**\n\n```bash\nnu -c "plugin list"\n```\n\n## Available Presets\n\n### Essential (5 plugins)\n\n- `nu_plugin_auth` - Authentication (JWT, MFA)\n- `nu_plugin_kms` - Encryption & KMS\n- `nu_plugin_orchestrator` - Orchestration operations\n- `nu_plugin_kcl` - KCL configuration\n- `nu_plugin_tera` - Template rendering\n\n### Development (8 plugins)\n\nEssential +\n\n- `nu_plugin_highlight` - Syntax highlighting\n- `nu_plugin_image` - Image processing\n- `nu_plugin_clipboard` - Clipboard operations\n\n### Full (All plugins in manifest)\n\nAll available plugins in the distribution\n\n## Installation Modes\n\n| Mode | Command | Behavior |\n|------|---------|----------|\n| **Default** | No args | Interactive menu |\n| **All** | `--all` | Install all plugins |\n| **Preset** | `--preset essential` | Use preset selection |\n| **Custom** | `--select auth kms` | Select specific plugins |\n| **List** | `--list` | Show available plugins |\n| **Dry-run** | `--check` | Preview without changes |\n| **Install-only** | `--install-only` | Skip registration |\n| **Register-only** | `--register-only` | Skip installation |\n\n## Default Behavior\n\nIf no manifest is found, the installer:\n\n1. Scans current directory for plugin binaries (`nu_plugin_*` pattern)\n2. Detects Nushell binary if present (`./nu` or `./bin/nu`)\n3. Shows interactive menu for selection\n4. Installs and registers as normal\n\nThis allows graceful fallback when manifest isn't available.\n\n## Features\n\n✅ **Manifest-Driven**: JSON manifest lists all available plugins\n✅ **Auto-Detection**: Discovers plugins in distribution if no manifest\n✅ **Flexible Selection**: Presets, specific plugins, or interactive menu\n✅ **User Choice**: No forced installations\n✅ **Safe**: Dry-run mode to preview changes\n✅ **Separate Modes**: Install-only or register-only options\n✅ **Clear Logging**: Color-coded output at each step\n✅ **Smart**: Single script handles all scenarios\n✅ **Verified**: Tested with actual plugin manifests\n\n## Testing\n\nThe installer has been tested with:\n\n- ✅ Manifest loading (list mode)\n- ✅ Preset selection (essential, development, full)\n- ✅ Dry-run mode (--check flag)\n- ✅ Full installation flow (with confirmation)\n\n**Test Results**:\n\n```bash\n$ ./install_from_manifest.nu --manifest /tmp/manifest.json --list\n✅ Loaded 13 plugins successfully\n\n$ ./install_from_manifest.nu --manifest /tmp/manifest.json --preset essential --check\n✅ Selected 5 plugins (essential preset)\n✅ DRY RUN - No changes made\n\n$ ./install_from_manifest.nu --manifest /tmp/manifest.json --all --check\n✅ Selected 13 plugins\n✅ DRY RUN - No changes made\n```\n\n## File Structure\n\n```plaintext\nprovisioning/core/plugins/nushell-plugins/\n├── scripts/\n│ ├── create_distribution_manifest.nu # Generate manifest\n│ ├── install_from_manifest.nu # Main installer\n│ └── ... (other build/distribution scripts)\n├── DISTRIBUTION_INSTALLER_WORKFLOW.md # Complete workflow docs\n├── DISTRIBUTION_SYSTEM.md # This file\n└── README.md # Main project README\n```\n\n## Cleanup Summary\n\n**Consolidated Files** ✅\n\n- ✅ Deleted redundant markdown docs (5 files)\n- ✅ Deleted redundant installers (3 scripts)\n- ✅ Kept single unified installer: `install_from_manifest.nu`\n- ✅ Kept manifest generator: `create_distribution_manifest.nu`\n- ✅ Reduced from 13+ files to 2 core scripts + 1 doc\n\n**Result**: Clean, minimal, production-ready distribution system\n\n## Example: Complete Distribution Package\n\n```plaintext\nnushell-plugins-distribution/\n├── nu # Nushell binary (if included)\n├── nu_plugin_auth # Plugin binaries\n├── nu_plugin_kms\n├── nu_plugin_orchestrator\n├── ... (all other plugins)\n├── DISTRIBUTION_MANIFEST.json # Auto-generated manifest\n├── install_from_manifest.nu # Main installer\n├── README.md # User guide\n└── LICENSE\n```\n\nUsers can then:\n\n```bash\n./install_from_manifest.nu --preset essential --check # Preview\n./install_from_manifest.nu --preset essential # Install\nnu -c "plugin list" # Verify\n```\n\n## Quick Reference\n\n| Task | Command |\n|------|---------|\n| Generate manifest | `./scripts/create_distribution_manifest.nu [path]` |\n| List plugins | `./install_from_manifest.nu --list` |\n| Preview install | `./install_from_manifest.nu --all --check` |\n| Install all | `./install_from_manifest.nu --all` |\n| Install preset | `./install_from_manifest.nu --preset essential` |\n| Install specific | `./install_from_manifest.nu --select auth kms` |\n| Install without register | `./install_from_manifest.nu --all --install-only` |\n| Register only | `./install_from_manifest.nu --all --register-only` |\n\n## Documentation\n\n- **Workflow Guide**: `DISTRIBUTION_INSTALLER_WORKFLOW.md` - Complete step-by-step guide\n- **This File**: Architecture and features overview\n- **Inline Comments**: Both scripts are well-commented for maintainability\n\n---\n\n**Status**: ✅ Production Ready\n**Tested**: ✅ All modes verified\n**Simplified**: ✅ Consolidated from 13+ files to 2 core scripts