Add args option for age key generation#942
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Add a flexible
sops.age.extraGenerateKeyArgsoption to the base/NixOS, home-manager, and darwin modules.This enables:
age-keygencurrently offers option-pqfor this. This is the primary driver behind the PR.age-keygenadds more options in the future,sops-nixusers can use this escape hatch without waiting for new development.💬 Seeking Feedback: Option Naming
Here are some options I'm considering:
generateKeytokeyGeneration.enable& addkeyGeneration.extraArgskeyFileoption is left out, despite also being relevant.keyFileimpacts key generation, but also has a purpose outside of generation.extraGenerateKeyArgsI like the first option better, but the second option is what is currently implemented. Let me know your thoughts!