runbook-management.mdx

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Runbook Management	Create runbooks to document and automate your operational processes.

Creating Runbooks

There are two ways to create a runbook:

• From the app.runbear.io website.
• From the Slack thread.

Creating a Runbook From the Website

1. From the Runbooks page, click New button.
2. Select a runbook type to create.

3. Enter simple details about the runbook and click Generate.

4. Runbear will generate a runbook for you. You can edit the runbook to add more details.

Creating a Runbook From the Slack Thread

1. Click the menu button on the top right of the message and select Keep the conversation.

2. This will suggest a draft runbook document derived from the conversation.

Runbear utilizes this captured knowledge to answer questions and complete tasks.

Managing Secrets

You can store the secrets in the runbook and use them in the tasks.

Adding Secrets

Click the button on the top-right side of a runbook and select Manage Secrets.

Add secrets using the popup page.

The secret value will not be displayed as plain text.

Using Secrets

Type the secret name in the task command using the ${} annotation. The value will be replaced with the secret value when the task is executed.

psql postgresql://${username}:${password}@postgres:5432 -A -c "SELECT ..."