iris-cpf-merge

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of configuring InterSystems IRIS containers reliably without fragile docker exec steps, especially when setting up users, services, and password change behavior at startup.

Core Features & Use Cases

• CPF Merge Startup Configuration: Use a merge.cpf file processed by IRIS via ISC_CPF_MERGE_FILE to apply configuration before the superserver opens.
• Secure Defaults for Users and Password Policies: Ensures ChangePassword=0 is correctly applied to both _SYSTEM and SuperUser to prevent broken default connections.
• Common Mistake Detection and CI-Friendly Approach: Covers typical CPF merge misconfigurations and recommends avoiding slower/unreliable password-expiration workarounds in restricted CI.
• Use Case: When bringing up an IRIS Docker environment for DBAPI or automated tests, apply CallIn enabling and password-policy fixes through merge.cpf so connections work immediately.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to generate a merge.cpf that sets ISC_CPF_MERGE_FILE to enable CallIn, sets ChangePassword=0 for both _SYSTEM and SuperUser, and includes the required password hash so your IRIS container boots with a working default connection.