chef_helpers 0.1.0

# ChefHelpers This gem provides a set of helper methods to use in chef recipies. Currently, the only implemented method is `#encrypt_password`, which takes a plain-text password and generates a shadow hash for use by the User resource. ## Installation Add this line to your application's Gemfile: ```ruby gem 'chef_helpers' ``` And then execute: $ bundle Or install it yourself as: $ gem install chef_helpers ## Usage Include the gem in your chef cookbook: In a recipe: ```ruby extend ChefHelpers ``` In an LWRP: ```ruby include ChefHelpers ``` In any ruby file: ```ruby include ChefHelpers ``` Encrypt a password like this: ```ruby password = 'shhitsasecret' shadow_hash = encrypt_password(password) ``` Use it in a user recipe like this: ```ruby password_hash = encrypt_password('shhitsasecret') user 'my_user' do password password_hash ... end ``` ## Development After checking out the repo, run `bin/setup` to install dependencies. Then, run `rake spec` to run the tests. You can also run `bin/console` for an interactive prompt that will allow you to experiment. To release a new version, update the version number in `version.rb`, and then run `bundle exec rake release`, which will create a git tag for the version, push git commits and tags, and push the `.gem` file to [rubygems.org](https://rubygems.org). ## Contributing 1. Fork this repo 2. Create a new branch for your feature 3. Write specs for the feature / method 4. Implement the feature / method 5. Create a pull request 6. ??? 7. Profit Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on GitHub at https://github.com/baberthal/chef_helpers. ## License The gem is available as open source under the terms of the [MIT License](http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT).