How to list secrets that are mark delete in secretsmanager

[gabsg]

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Describe the question

I could not find anyway stated in the docs on how to list aws scecrets that are marked deleted?
Someone in stackoverflow had post the same question.
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/65038240/aws-secretsmanager-list-deleted-secrets

[KaibaLopez]

Hi @gabsg ,
That is not really supported by the API.
Marking for deletion is a console thing and so is allowing them on the list.... When marked for deletion via the console it will be considered as deleted by the SDKs and the CLI... this means that they can be restored but not seen as part of the list secrets request.
Here's a bit more info on the subject if you're interested.

[maclarensg]

@KaibaLopez thanks for you prompt reply,

Pardon me, I have yet another question. I wonder why it could not be supported within the API. I recently had issues where I've deleted some secrets (marked deleted) but want to restore them back later.
So unless I knew the secretID, which I did not track at that time, I cannot restore them back. So if this is supported, it will be very convenient .

[KaibaLopez]

@maclarensg ,
My bad, it could be a feature request to consider, it just wouldn't be on the SDK... I can transfer this issue to the proper github repo, but that might take a while to get worked on, your best bet is to also go to Premium support and/or the aws forums.
Currently the only way you get to see the information on deleted or marked for deletion secrets without the ID is through the console (under preferences check "Show secrets scheduled for deletion" box).
Secrets manager kind of expects you to keep track of your secret IDs specially when deleting if you're thinking to maybe restoring them.

[peterwoodworth]

Hey @maclarensg have you been able to follow up with premium support or aws forums?

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