edit-machine

Edit Machine

Update an existing machine profile — change description, SSH address, privilege level, or type classification without re-running the full registration.

When to use

• Machine moved to a new address
• User gained or lost root access
• Profile metadata needs correction
• Machine role changed (e.g., decommissioned vs. active)

Inputs to gather

• Machine name (must already be registered)
• Field to change: description, ssh_address, root_access, os, machine_type, or status

Procedure

1. Resolve the data directory:

   DATA_DIR="${CLAUDE_USER_DATA:-${XDG_DATA_HOME:-$HOME/.local/share}/claude-plugins}/security-auditor/data"
   REPO_BASE="$DATA_DIR"
   export REPO_BASE
   

2. Invoke the edit mode:

   cd /home/daniel/repos/github/my-repos/Claude-Security-Auditor-Plugin
   bash scripts/add-machine.sh --edit <machine_name>
   

3. The script re-prompts for each field, pre-filling current values. User selects which to change.

4. Updated profile is written back to claude-profile.json, user-responses.json, and readable-profile.md.

Output / side effects

• Updated profile in ${CLAUDE_USER_DATA}/security-auditor/data/machines/<machine-name>/
• SSH connection re-tested if address changed
• Previous audit reports remain untouched

Safety / constraints

• Editing SSH address without verifying connectivity first can lock out future audits.
• Changing root_access to false may reduce audit coverage; confirm with the user.