All clean. Here is the complete report, Sir Charles of St Cheese.

---

**Status: DONE**

---

**Files modified**

- `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/otelconfig.tf` — complete rewrite (lines 1–130). Introduced `_otel_base`, `_exporters_direct`, `_exporters_downstream`, plus pre-serialised JSON locals (`_exporters_direct_json`, `_exporters_downstream_json`) to work around Terraform's structural type-checking on ternary branches with different object attribute names. `otel_config` is assembled via `merge(_otel_base, jsondecode(selected_json))`. The pipeline exporter list locals (`traces_exporters`, `logs_exporters`, `metrics_exporters`) drive the swap cleanly.

- `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/main.tf` — two targeted edits:
  - Line 35: `count = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? 1 : 0` added to `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector`
  - Lines 238–242: `extraEnvsFrom` gated with a ternary — list with secret ref when direct mode, empty list in downstream mode

- `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/lbconfig.tf` — auto-reformatted by `terraform fmt` only (pre-existing spacing issues, no semantic change).

---

**`terraform fmt` result**: EXIT 0 (clean after auto-format run)

**`terraform validate` result**: EXIT 0 — `Success! The configuration is valid.`

---

**Ad-hoc plan verification**

**Case A** (`downstream_endpoint = ""`, default): Plan shows 5 resources to create. Confirmed in rendered values:
- `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector[0]` present (count=1)
- `exporters.datadog/exporter` with `api.key: "${env:DD_API_KEY}"`, `api.site: "datadoghq.com"`, `sending_queue.storage: "file_storage/persistent_queue"`
- `extraEnvsFrom` contains `secretRef.name: "otel-collector"`
- Traces: `["datadog/connector", "datadog/exporter"]`; logs/metrics: `["datadog/exporter"]`

**Case B** (`downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"`): Plan shows 4 resources to create. Confirmed:
- `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector` — **absent from plan** (count=0, resource counted out)
- `exporters.otlp.endpoint: "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"` present with all retry/queue config
- `exporters.datadog/exporter` — **absent from rendered values**
- `extraEnvsFrom: []` — empty list, no secret mount
- Traces: `["datadog/connector", "otlp"]`; logs: `["otlp"]`; metrics: `["otlp"]`

---

**Self-review findings**

- **Backwards compat (Case A)**: Confirmed byte-identical behaviour. The `_otel_base` + `_exporters_direct` merge produces exactly the same structure as the original inlined map. The `jsondecode(jsonencode())` round-trip on the direct exporter block is transparent — all values, including the `$${env:DD_API_KEY}` escape, survive correctly.

- **Forward path (Case B)**: Swap is clean. All five required fields on the OTLP exporter are present in the rendered YAML. Pipeline lists are correct in all three pipelines.

- **Connectors/processors/receivers untouched**: `datadog/connector` is present in both cases under `connectors` and as a receiver in the `metrics` pipeline. The `batch` processor, `health_check`/`file_storage` extensions, receiver config, and `service.telemetry` are all identical across both plan outputs.

- **One implementation note**: The `jsonencode`/`jsondecode` pre-serialisation pattern was required because Terraform 1.9.x performs structural type-checking on ternary branches at parse time, before any functions are applied — the simpler `jsondecode(jsonencode(ternary))` form does not escape this check. Pre-encoding each branch to a string (`_exporters_direct_json`, `_exporters_downstream_json`) first makes the ternary operate on `string` vs `string`, which passes type checking cleanly.

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Prompt:
You are implementing Task B4 of an implementation plan: in the existing `otel-collector` Terraform internal-module, conditionally swap the terminal exporter from `datadog/exporter` to `otlp` (pointed at Vector) when `var.downstream_endpoint` is non-empty. Also conditionally remove the Datadog API key secret mount when in downstream mode.

## Context — what you're working with

- Working directory: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector`
- Module structure (per Task B1 inventory):
  - `otelconfig.tf` defines `local.otel_config` (HCL map) — contains the exporters block, connectors, processors, and `service.pipelines.{logs,traces,metrics}.exporters` lists. **This is where the swap happens.**
  - `lbconfig.tf` defines `local.lb_config` — the load-balancer tier config. **No changes needed here** (LB tier doesn't talk to Datadog).
  - `main.tf` has two `helm_release` resources (lb tier + processor tier) that consume those locals via `yamlencode()`. Also has the `kubernetes_manifest` ExternalSecret resource that creates the `otel-collector` secret containing `DD_API_KEY`. **Adjust the secret mount conditionally here.**
  - `variables.tf` already has `downstream_endpoint` and `downstream_protocol` (from B3, just merged).
- The pipeline structure today (from B1 inventory):
  - `traces` pipeline exporters: `["datadog/connector", "datadog/exporter"]`
  - `logs` pipeline exporters: `["datadog/exporter"]`
  - `metrics` pipeline exporters: `["datadog/exporter"]`
- The `datadog/connector` is for trace-to-metrics conversion. Keep it as-is regardless of downstream mode — it's a local computation, not a Datadog network call.
- Datadog API key today: pulled from secret `otel-collector` (key `DD_API_KEY`) via `extraEnvsFrom` in `main.tf` (~line 236-240). Secret created by an ExternalSecret manifest (~lines 34-64).

## Goal

When `var.downstream_endpoint == ""` (default), the rendered helm values must be **byte-identical** to today's output. This is the backwards-compat contract.

When `var.downstream_endpoint != ""`:
1. The `exporters."datadog/exporter"` block in `local.otel_config` is removed.
2. A new `exporters.otlp` block is added with:
   - `endpoint`: the `var.downstream_endpoint` value
   - `tls.insecure: true`
   - `sending_queue.enabled: true`, `queue_size: 5000`
   - `retry_on_failure.enabled: true`, `initial_interval: "5s"`, `max_interval: "30s"`, `max_elapsed_time: "300s"`
3. Pipeline exporters lists swap:
   - `traces`: `["datadog/connector", "otlp"]`
   - `logs`: `["otlp"]`
   - `metrics`: `["otlp"]`
4. The `extraEnvsFrom` Datadog secret mount is removed (the `otlp` exporter doesn't need a Datadog API key).
5. The ExternalSecret manifest creating the `otel-collector` secret should ALSO be conditionally skipped (no point materializing a secret nothing consumes). Use `count = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? 1 : 0` on the `kubernetes_manifest` resource.

## Implementation steps

- [ ] **Step 1: Edit `otelconfig.tf`** — modify `local.otel_config` to conditionally produce different `exporters` and `service.pipelines.*.exporters`. The cleanest pattern is HCL's ternary + `merge()` for the exporters map. Sketch:

   ```hcl
   locals {
     # build the OTLP downstream block once
     otlp_exporter_config = {
       endpoint = var.downstream_endpoint
       tls = {
         insecure = true
       }
       sending_queue = {
         enabled    = true
         queue_size = 5000
       }
       retry_on_failure = {
         enabled           = true
         initial_interval  = "5s"
         max_interval      = "30s"
         max_elapsed_time  = "300s"
       }
     }

     # the existing exporters map with datadog/exporter
     exporters_direct = {
       "datadog/exporter" = {
         api = {
           site = "datadoghq.com"
           key  = "$${env:DD_API_KEY}"
         }
         sending_queue = {
           enabled = true
           storage = "file_storage/persistent_queue"
         }
       }
     }

     # the new exporters map for downstream mode
     exporters_downstream = {
       otlp = local.otlp_exporter_config
     }

     otel_exporters = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? local.exporters_direct : local.exporters_downstream

     # pipeline exporter lists swap based on mode
     traces_exporters  = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? ["datadog/connector", "datadog/exporter"] : ["datadog/connector", "otlp"]
     logs_exporters    = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? ["datadog/exporter"] : ["otlp"]
     metrics_exporters = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? ["datadog/exporter"] : ["otlp"]
   }
   ```

   Then in the `local.otel_config` map, reference these instead of inlining:
   - `exporters = local.otel_exporters`
   - `service.pipelines.traces.exporters = local.traces_exporters`
   - `service.pipelines.logs.exporters = local.logs_exporters`
   - `service.pipelines.metrics.exporters = local.metrics_exporters`

   **PRESERVE everything else verbatim** — connectors, processors, receivers, the metrics pipeline's receiver list (which includes `datadog/connector`), service.telemetry, etc. The only changes are: the exporters map, and the three pipeline exporter lists.

   Read the current `otelconfig.tf` carefully and adapt the snippet above to match the actual file's variable names and structure. The exact site/key values in `exporters_direct` MUST match what's there today (`site = "datadoghq.com"`, `key = "$${env:DD_API_KEY}"`).

- [ ] **Step 2: Edit `main.tf`** to conditionally remove the Datadog secret mount and conditionally skip the ExternalSecret manifest:

   - On the `helm_release.otel_collector_processor`'s `extraEnvsFrom` config, gate the entire block on `var.downstream_endpoint == ""`:
     ```hcl
     # in the helm values:
     extraEnvsFrom = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? [{
       secretRef = { name = "otel-collector" }
     }] : []
     ```

   - On the `kubernetes_manifest` ExternalSecret resource (the one creating the `otel-collector` secret with DD_API_KEY), add `count = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? 1 : 0`. Make sure no other resource references this manifest — if anything else has a `depends_on` pointing at it, those references need adjusting (use `[]` index correctly).

- [ ] **Step 3: Run `terraform fmt -check -recursive`** — exit 0 expected.

- [ ] **Step 4: Run `terraform validate`** (with `terraform init -backend=false` first if needed). Use `mise exec terraform@1.9.0 -- terraform <cmd>` if your default Terraform is older. **Must pass.**

- [ ] **Step 5: Verify backwards-compatibility via ad-hoc render.** Build a tiny tempdir test that calls the module locally (with `source = "/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector"`) and runs `terraform plan` (NOT apply) twice:
   - **Case A**: no `downstream_endpoint` set (or `= ""`). The plan should show all the same resources today — kubernetes_manifest for the ExternalSecret, two helm_release resources, etc. The yamlencoded values for the processor helm release should contain `datadog/exporter`.
   - **Case B**: `downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"`. The plan should show:
     - The kubernetes_manifest ExternalSecret resource COUNTED OUT (zero instances).
     - The processor helm release values now have `exporters.otlp`, no `exporters.datadog/exporter`, and the pipeline exporter lists use `otlp`.
     - The `extraEnvsFrom` block on the processor helm release is empty list.

   Use `terraform plan -no-color` and grep for the relevant fragments. Iterate until both cases pass.

   Cleanup: rm the tempdir.

   IMPORTANT: This `terraform plan` will REQUIRE provider configurations. The module declares `kubernetes` and `helm` providers. Provide stub provider configs in the tempdir's main.tf (e.g., `provider "kubernetes" { config_path = "~/.kube/config" }` even if no kubectl config exists — `plan` does not actually contact a cluster, it only runs `terraform validate`-equivalent checks plus diff computation against state). If `terraform plan` errors on provider auth, fall back to running `terraform validate` only and reporting that the conditional logic compiles cleanly.

   **DO NOT run `terraform apply` against any real cluster.**

## Constraints

- **DO NOT run any git commands.**
- **DO NOT** push, tag, open MRs.
- **DO NOT** run `terraform apply`. `terraform plan` is the verification step.
- **DO NOT** modify `lbconfig.tf` (LB tier is unaffected).
- **DO NOT** create snapshot tests.
- **DO NOT** touch perf-tuning values like `send_batch_max_size` — these belong to the `otel-batch-size` branch's work.

## Spec / plan references

- Spec: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md` §3.1, §5.1, §5.2
- Plan: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/plans/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-pipeline.md` Task B4

## Report Format

- **Status:** DONE | DONE_WITH_CONCERNS | BLOCKED | NEEDS_CONTEXT
- Files modified (with line ranges)
- `terraform fmt` result
- `terraform validate` result
- Both ad-hoc plan cases verified (or, if blocked on provider auth, what specifically failed)
- Self-review findings:
  - Backwards compat: Case A plan should be identical to today's behavior — confirm.
  - Forward path: Case B should show the swap happening cleanly.
  - Are connectors/processors/receivers untouched?


Implement Vector with Flux for data redaction


B4 done. Both plan cases verified — backwards-compat byte-identical (Case A), forward-path clean swap (Case B). Moving to B5 (examples/downstream validation).


Updated task #26 status


Updated task #27 status


Agent

Implement Task B5: examples/downstream

Prompt:
You are implementing Task B5 of an implementation plan: create an `examples/downstream/` directory inside the existing `otel-collector` Terraform internal-module. The example demonstrates downstream-mode (i.e., when `downstream_endpoint` is set, routing through Vector). It exists for `terraform validate` smoke testing.

## What's already in place

- Working directory: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector`
- Module is on branch `otel-batch-size`. Edits made for the v1.1.0 work:
  - `variables.tf` has new `downstream_endpoint` and `downstream_protocol` variables (B3)
  - `otelconfig.tf` rewritten to conditionally swap exporters (B4)
  - `main.tf` gated the ExternalSecret manifest and `extraEnvsFrom` on `downstream_endpoint == ""` (B4)
- `terraform validate` passes at the module root.
- The module currently has NO `examples/` dir at all.

## Task Description

### Task B5: examples/downstream validation

**Files:**
- Create: `examples/downstream/main.tf`
- Create: `examples/downstream/versions.tf`
- Create: `examples/downstream/README.md`

(The plan also mentioned `examples/basic/` but the otel-collector module doesn't have one yet either — focus on `examples/downstream/` since it's specific to the new feature. If you have time you can also write `examples/basic/` for symmetry, but it's not required for this task.)

- [ ] **Step 1: Inspect the module's required variables.** Read `variables.tf` to identify which variables have NO default and are therefore required. Common ones to expect (based on Phase B1 inventory):
  - `chart_version` (helm chart version pin)
  - `image_tag_version`
  - `otellb_image`, `otel_image`
  - `otel_lb_replicas`, `otel_collector_replicas` (or similar — may have defaults)
  - Provider-related variables
  - Any others.

   The exact set is whatever has no `default = ...` line in variables.tf.

- [ ] **Step 2: Write `examples/downstream/versions.tf`:**

```hcl
terraform {
  required_version = ">= 1.9.0"
  required_providers {
    kubernetes = { source = "hashicorp/kubernetes", version = ">= 2.20" }
    helm       = { source = "hashicorp/helm", version = ">= 2.10" }
  }
}

provider "kubernetes" {
  config_path = "~/.kube/config"
}

provider "helm" {
  kubernetes = {
    config_path = "~/.kube/config"
  }
}
```

(Note the helm v3 equals-sign block syntax — `kubernetes = { ... }` not `kubernetes { ... }`.)

- [ ] **Step 3: Write `examples/downstream/main.tf`:**

```hcl
module "otel_collector" {
  source = "../.."

  # Required variables — fill in based on what variables.tf actually requires.
  # Plausible values:
  chart_version     = "0.85.0"
  image_tag_version = "0.85.0"
  otellb_image      = "registry.ic-ops.net/cache-docker-hub/otel/opentelemetry-collector-contrib"
  otel_image        = "registry.ic-ops.net/cache-docker-hub/otel/opentelemetry-collector-contrib"

  # The new downstream-mode flag — this example demonstrates routing through Vector.
  downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
}
```

Adjust the required-variable set to match what `variables.tf` actually demands. If a required variable doesn't have a sensible example value, use a placeholder like `"REPLACE_ME"` and note it in the README.

- [ ] **Step 4: Write `examples/downstream/README.md`:**

```markdown
# downstream example

Demonstrates routing the otel-collector's terminal exporter through Vector
(via OTLP/gRPC) instead of directly to Datadog. Used by CI for `terraform
validate` smoke testing — does not deploy.

When `downstream_endpoint` is non-empty:
- The module's ExternalSecret for the Datadog API key is NOT created.
- The processor helm release renders `exporters.otlp` (not `exporters.datadog/exporter`).
- All three pipelines (logs, traces, metrics) export to OTLP.
- The trace pipeline still includes the `datadog/connector` for span-derived metrics.

\`\`\`bash
terraform init -backend=false
terraform validate
\`\`\`
```

(Triple-backticks should be literal in the markdown — escape them appropriately in the file content.)

- [ ] **Step 5: Run validation:**

```bash
cd /Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/examples/downstream
mise exec terraform@1.9.0 -- terraform init -backend=false
mise exec terraform@1.9.0 -- terraform validate
```

Expected: `Success! The configuration is valid.`

If validate fails, debug:
- "Missing required argument" → add the missing required variable to `examples/downstream/main.tf` with a sensible example value.
- Provider config error → adjust the helm provider block syntax.
- Module not found → verify `source = "../.."` resolves.

Iterate until clean.

- [ ] **Step 6: Run `terraform fmt -check -recursive`** at module root — exit 0 expected.

## Constraints

- **DO NOT run any git commands.**
- **DO NOT** push, tag, open MRs.
- **DO NOT** run `terraform apply`. Only `init -backend=false` and `validate`.
- **DO NOT** create snapshot tests.

## Spec / plan references

- Spec: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md` §3.1
- Plan: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/plans/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-pipeline.md` Task B5

## Report Format

- **Status:** DONE | DONE_WITH_CONCERNS | BLOCKED | NEEDS_CONTEXT
- Files created
- Required-variable surface you discovered (from variables.tf inspection)
- `terraform validate` result
- Any iteration: what failed first, what fix you applied
- Self-review findings


Exit 0, no formatting issues. All done.

---

**Status:** DONE

**Files created:**
- `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/examples/downstream/versions.tf`
- `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/examples/downstream/main.tf`
- `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/examples/downstream/README.md`

**Required-variable surface (from variables.tf inspection):**
Only two variables have no default and are therefore required:
- `chart_version` (string)
- `image_tag_version` (string)

All other variables — `otel_image`, `otellb_image`, `otel_lb_replicas`, `otel_collector_replicas`, `downstream_endpoint`, `downstream_protocol`, etc. — have defaults and were omitted from the example except for `downstream_endpoint`, which is the point of this example.

**`terraform validate` result:** `Success! The configuration is valid.`

**`terraform fmt -check -recursive` result:** Exit 0, no issues.

**Iteration — one fix required:**
The plan spec suggested `kubernetes = { ... }` (equals-sign block syntax) for the helm provider, which is the Helm provider v3 form. The `versions.tf` constraint `>= 2.10` resolved to helm v2.17.0 (matching the parent module's lock), which uses the traditional block syntax without equals sign. Fixed on first validate failure by changing `kubernetes = {` to `kubernetes {`.

**Self-review findings:**
- The `versions.tf` provider version constraints (`>= 2.20` for kubernetes, `>= 2.10` for helm) are loose lower bounds, which is intentional for an example used only for `validate`. They resolved to the same provider versions already pinned in the parent module's lock file (kubernetes 2.38.0, helm 2.17.0).
- SSH access to `gitlab.infrastructure.immuta.io` was available so the netpol git module cloned cleanly. CI would need the same SSH key available for `init` to succeed.
- The `README.md` note says the example "does not deploy" — accurate since `terraform validate` with `-backend=false` only type-checks, no state or cluster interaction occurs.

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Prompt:
You are implementing Task B5 of an implementation plan: create an `examples/downstream/` directory inside the existing `otel-collector` Terraform internal-module. The example demonstrates downstream-mode (i.e., when `downstream_endpoint` is set, routing through Vector). It exists for `terraform validate` smoke testing.

## What's already in place

- Working directory: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector`
- Module is on branch `otel-batch-size`. Edits made for the v1.1.0 work:
  - `variables.tf` has new `downstream_endpoint` and `downstream_protocol` variables (B3)
  - `otelconfig.tf` rewritten to conditionally swap exporters (B4)
  - `main.tf` gated the ExternalSecret manifest and `extraEnvsFrom` on `downstream_endpoint == ""` (B4)
- `terraform validate` passes at the module root.
- The module currently has NO `examples/` dir at all.

## Task Description

### Task B5: examples/downstream validation

**Files:**
- Create: `examples/downstream/main.tf`
- Create: `examples/downstream/versions.tf`
- Create: `examples/downstream/README.md`

(The plan also mentioned `examples/basic/` but the otel-collector module doesn't have one yet either — focus on `examples/downstream/` since it's specific to the new feature. If you have time you can also write `examples/basic/` for symmetry, but it's not required for this task.)

- [ ] **Step 1: Inspect the module's required variables.** Read `variables.tf` to identify which variables have NO default and are therefore required. Common ones to expect (based on Phase B1 inventory):
  - `chart_version` (helm chart version pin)
  - `image_tag_version`
  - `otellb_image`, `otel_image`
  - `otel_lb_replicas`, `otel_collector_replicas` (or similar — may have defaults)
  - Provider-related variables
  - Any others.

   The exact set is whatever has no `default = ...` line in variables.tf.

- [ ] **Step 2: Write `examples/downstream/versions.tf`:**

```hcl
terraform {
  required_version = ">= 1.9.0"
  required_providers {
    kubernetes = { source = "hashicorp/kubernetes", version = ">= 2.20" }
    helm       = { source = "hashicorp/helm", version = ">= 2.10" }
  }
}

provider "kubernetes" {
  config_path = "~/.kube/config"
}

provider "helm" {
  kubernetes = {
    config_path = "~/.kube/config"
  }
}
```

(Note the helm v3 equals-sign block syntax — `kubernetes = { ... }` not `kubernetes { ... }`.)

- [ ] **Step 3: Write `examples/downstream/main.tf`:**

```hcl
module "otel_collector" {
  source = "../.."

  # Required variables — fill in based on what variables.tf actually requires.
  # Plausible values:
  chart_version     = "0.85.0"
  image_tag_version = "0.85.0"
  otellb_image      = "registry.ic-ops.net/cache-docker-hub/otel/opentelemetry-collector-contrib"
  otel_image        = "registry.ic-ops.net/cache-docker-hub/otel/opentelemetry-collector-contrib"

  # The new downstream-mode flag — this example demonstrates routing through Vector.
  downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
}
```

Adjust the required-variable set to match what `variables.tf` actually demands. If a required variable doesn't have a sensible example value, use a placeholder like `"REPLACE_ME"` and note it in the README.

- [ ] **Step 4: Write `examples/downstream/README.md`:**

```markdown
# downstream example

Demonstrates routing the otel-collector's terminal exporter through Vector
(via OTLP/gRPC) instead of directly to Datadog. Used by CI for `terraform
validate` smoke testing — does not deploy.

When `downstream_endpoint` is non-empty:
- The module's ExternalSecret for the Datadog API key is NOT created.
- The processor helm release renders `exporters.otlp` (not `exporters.datadog/exporter`).
- All three pipelines (logs, traces, metrics) export to OTLP.
- The trace pipeline still includes the `datadog/connector` for span-derived metrics.

\`\`\`bash
terraform init -backend=false
terraform validate
\`\`\`
```

(Triple-backticks should be literal in the markdown — escape them appropriately in the file content.)

- [ ] **Step 5: Run validation:**

```bash
cd /Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/examples/downstream
mise exec terraform@1.9.0 -- terraform init -backend=false
mise exec terraform@1.9.0 -- terraform validate
```

Expected: `Success! The configuration is valid.`

If validate fails, debug:
- "Missing required argument" → add the missing required variable to `examples/downstream/main.tf` with a sensible example value.
- Provider config error → adjust the helm provider block syntax.
- Module not found → verify `source = "../.."` resolves.

Iterate until clean.

- [ ] **Step 6: Run `terraform fmt -check -recursive`** at module root — exit 0 expected.

## Constraints

- **DO NOT run any git commands.**
- **DO NOT** push, tag, open MRs.
- **DO NOT** run `terraform apply`. Only `init -backend=false` and `validate`.
- **DO NOT** create snapshot tests.

## Spec / plan references

- Spec: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md` §3.1
- Plan: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/plans/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-pipeline.md` Task B5

## Report Format

- **Status:** DONE | DONE_WITH_CONCERNS | BLOCKED | NEEDS_CONTEXT
- Files created
- Required-variable surface you discovered (from variables.tf inspection)
- `terraform validate` result
- Any iteration: what failed first, what fix you applied
- Self-review findings


B5 done. Moving to B6 (README — module currently has no README; creating minimal one focused on the new variables).


Updated task #28 status


Implement Task B6: README updates

Prompt:
You are implementing Task B6 of an implementation plan: write a `README.md` for the existing `otel-collector` Terraform internal-module. The module currently has no README. Focus the new README on documenting the module's surface AND the new downstream-mode introduced by Phase B.

## Context

- Working directory: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector`
- Module structure: two-tier (otel-collector-lb DeploymentSet + otel-collector-processor StatefulSet). LB tier load-balances OTLP to processor tier; processor tier exports to Datadog (or, in v1.1.0+, to a downstream OTLP endpoint).
- New v1.1.0 additions (already implemented in previous tasks):
  - `var.downstream_endpoint` (string, default `""`) — when non-empty, swap terminal exporter from `datadog/exporter` to `otlp` pointed at this endpoint
  - `var.downstream_protocol` (string, default `"otlp/grpc"`) — wire protocol
  - When in downstream mode: ExternalSecret for Datadog API key is NOT created; pipeline exporters swap to `[otlp]` (traces also keep `datadog/connector`); `extraEnvsFrom` Datadog secret mount is skipped.
- The module's `examples/downstream/` was created in B5 to demonstrate downstream mode.

## Task Description

### Task B6: README updates for downstream mode

**Files:**
- Create: `README.md` (does not currently exist)

The README should be concise, useful platform docs — not a sales pitch. Suggested structure:

1. **Title and one-line description.** Two-tier OTel collector module: load-balancer tier in front of processor tier, exporting to Datadog by default or to a configurable OTLP downstream when `downstream_endpoint` is set.

2. **Architecture / pipeline shape (one paragraph + small ASCII diagram).** Brief: workloads → otel-lb → otel-collector-processor → exporters. Two modes: direct-to-Datadog (default) and downstream-OTLP (for routing through Vector or another OTLP-aware sink).

3. **Modes section.** Two subsections:
   - **Direct mode (default, `downstream_endpoint = ""`):** processor tier creates an ExternalSecret pulling the Datadog API key from Vault; helm release uses `extraEnvsFrom` to mount it; rendered config has `exporters.datadog/exporter` and pipelines use `[datadog/exporter]` (traces also have `datadog/connector`).
   - **Downstream mode (`downstream_endpoint = "http://..."`):** ExternalSecret is NOT created; helm release does NOT mount the Datadog secret; rendered config has `exporters.otlp` with `tls.insecure: true`, `sending_queue.queue_size: 5000`, `retry_on_failure.max_elapsed_time: "300s"`; pipelines use `[otlp]` (traces still keep `datadog/connector`).

4. **Inputs table.** All variables from `variables.tf` with types, required-or-default, and one-line descriptions. Group by section (the file uses commented section headers — preserve that grouping if it helps readability).

5. **Outputs table.** Read `outputs.tf` and tabulate.

6. **Usage example.** Pointer to `examples/downstream/`. Optional: a minimal HCL snippet showing the module call in both modes.

7. **Compatibility note.** Mention v1.1.0 introduces downstream mode; `downstream_endpoint = ""` (default) preserves v1.0.x behavior byte-identically.

8. **Cross-link to the design spec at `docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md`.**

- [ ] **Step 1: Read `variables.tf` and `outputs.tf`** to enumerate the surface.
- [ ] **Step 2: Write `README.md`** with the structure above. Keep it concise — aim for under ~250 lines total. Markdown tables for the inputs/outputs sections.
- [ ] **Step 3: Spot-check** that all variables in `variables.tf` are mentioned in the inputs table (no silent gaps).

## Constraints

- **DO NOT run any git commands.**
- **DO NOT** push, tag, open MRs.
- **DO NOT** modify any other files in this task — only create `README.md`.

## Spec / plan references

- Spec: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md` §3.1, §5.1, §5.2
- Plan: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/plans/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-pipeline.md` Task B6

## Report Format

- **Status:** DONE | DONE_WITH_CONCERNS | BLOCKED | NEEDS_CONTEXT
- README written (line count)
- Variables listed in inputs table (count)
- Outputs listed
- Self-review findings


Done, Sir Charles of St Cheese.

---

**Status:** DONE

**README written:** 135 lines at `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/README.md`

**Variables listed in inputs table:** 18 — all variables from `variables.tf` are accounted for (2 required: `chart_version`, `image_tag_version`; 16 optional including the two new v1.1.0 additions `downstream_endpoint` and `downstream_protocol`)

**Outputs listed:** 10 — all outputs from `outputs.tf` tabulated (5 `helm_chart_lb_*` + 5 `helm_chart_collector_*`)

**Self-review findings:**
- All 18 variables in `variables.tf` appear in the inputs table — no gaps
- Both operating modes are documented with their concrete behavioral differences (ExternalSecret creation, `extraEnvsFrom`, exporter config, pipeline wiring)
- The `otel_storage_class_name` variable exists in `variables.tf` but is currently commented out in `main.tf`; it is still documented as a declared input since it exists in the surface and callers may set it
- The design spec cross-link uses an absolute local path (appropriate for an internal repo doc); adjust to a relative path if the docs tree lives within the same repository root
- Line count (135) is well under the 250-line target

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Prompt:
You are implementing Task B6 of an implementation plan: write a `README.md` for the existing `otel-collector` Terraform internal-module. The module currently has no README. Focus the new README on documenting the module's surface AND the new downstream-mode introduced by Phase B.

## Context

- Working directory: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector`
- Module structure: two-tier (otel-collector-lb DeploymentSet + otel-collector-processor StatefulSet). LB tier load-balances OTLP to processor tier; processor tier exports to Datadog (or, in v1.1.0+, to a downstream OTLP endpoint).
- New v1.1.0 additions (already implemented in previous tasks):
  - `var.downstream_endpoint` (string, default `""`) — when non-empty, swap terminal exporter from `datadog/exporter` to `otlp` pointed at this endpoint
  - `var.downstream_protocol` (string, default `"otlp/grpc"`) — wire protocol
  - When in downstream mode: ExternalSecret for Datadog API key is NOT created; pipeline exporters swap to `[otlp]` (traces also keep `datadog/connector`); `extraEnvsFrom` Datadog secret mount is skipped.
- The module's `examples/downstream/` was created in B5 to demonstrate downstream mode.

## Task Description

### Task B6: README updates for downstream mode

**Files:**
- Create: `README.md` (does not currently exist)

The README should be concise, useful platform docs — not a sales pitch. Suggested structure:

1. **Title and one-line description.** Two-tier OTel collector module: load-balancer tier in front of processor tier, exporting to Datadog by default or to a configurable OTLP downstream when `downstream_endpoint` is set.

2. **Architecture / pipeline shape (one paragraph + small ASCII diagram).** Brief: workloads → otel-lb → otel-collector-processor → exporters. Two modes: direct-to-Datadog (default) and downstream-OTLP (for routing through Vector or another OTLP-aware sink).

3. **Modes section.** Two subsections:
   - **Direct mode (default, `downstream_endpoint = ""`):** processor tier creates an ExternalSecret pulling the Datadog API key from Vault; helm release uses `extraEnvsFrom` to mount it; rendered config has `exporters.datadog/exporter` and pipelines use `[datadog/exporter]` (traces also have `datadog/connector`).
   - **Downstream mode (`downstream_endpoint = "http://..."`):** ExternalSecret is NOT created; helm release does NOT mount the Datadog secret; rendered config has `exporters.otlp` with `tls.insecure: true`, `sending_queue.queue_size: 5000`, `retry_on_failure.max_elapsed_time: "300s"`; pipelines use `[otlp]` (traces still keep `datadog/connector`).

4. **Inputs table.** All variables from `variables.tf` with types, required-or-default, and one-line descriptions. Group by section (the file uses commented section headers — preserve that grouping if it helps readability).

5. **Outputs table.** Read `outputs.tf` and tabulate.

6. **Usage example.** Pointer to `examples/downstream/`. Optional: a minimal HCL snippet showing the module call in both modes.

7. **Compatibility note.** Mention v1.1.0 introduces downstream mode; `downstream_endpoint = ""` (default) preserves v1.0.x behavior byte-identically.

8. **Cross-link to the design spec at `docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md`.**

- [ ] **Step 1: Read `variables.tf` and `outputs.tf`** to enumerate the surface.
- [ ] **Step 2: Write `README.md`** with the structure above. Keep it concise — aim for under ~250 lines total. Markdown tables for the inputs/outputs sections.
- [ ] **Step 3: Spot-check** that all variables in `variables.tf` are mentioned in the inputs table (no silent gaps).

## Constraints

- **DO NOT run any git commands.**
- **DO NOT** push, tag, open MRs.
- **DO NOT** modify any other files in this task — only create `README.md`.

## Spec / plan references

- Spec: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md` §3.1, §5.1, §5.2
- Plan: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/plans/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-pipeline.md` Task B6

## Report Format

- **Status:** DONE | DONE_WITH_CONCERNS | BLOCKED | NEEDS_CONTEXT
- README written (line count)
- Variables listed in inputs table (count)
- Outputs listed
- Self-review findings


B6 done. Moving to B7 (final self-review).


Updated task #29 status


Implement Task B7: final self-review

Prompt:
You are the final reviewer for Phase B of an implementation plan: a backwards-compatible bump of the existing `otel-collector` Terraform internal-module.

This task is **review-only** — no file modifications, no git operations, no terraform apply.

## What was changed in Phase B

Read the current state of these files in `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/`:

- `variables.tf` — should have NEW additive variables `downstream_endpoint` (string, default `""`) and `downstream_protocol` (string, default `"otlp/grpc"`, with a validation block).
- `otelconfig.tf` — should be refactored to conditionally render either `exporters.datadog/exporter` (default) or `exporters.otlp` (when `downstream_endpoint != ""`). Pipeline exporter lists swap based on the same conditional.
- `main.tf` — `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector` (the ExternalSecret resource for the Datadog API key) should have `count = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? 1 : 0`. The `extraEnvsFrom` block on the processor helm release should be a conditional list (mounting the Datadog secret in default mode, empty list in downstream mode).
- `examples/downstream/` — three new files (versions.tf, main.tf, README.md) demonstrating downstream mode.
- `README.md` — newly created module docs.
- `lbconfig.tf` — should NOT have semantic changes (only auto-formatting fixes if any).

## Verification checks to run

- [ ] **Check 1: Backwards compatibility — direct mode is byte-identical to before.**

  Reproduce the ad-hoc plan-render verification from Task B4. Build a tempdir, instantiate the module with NO `downstream_endpoint` (or `= ""`). Inspect the rendered processor helm release config:
  - `exporters.datadog/exporter.api.site` = `"datadoghq.com"` (unchanged)
  - `exporters.datadog/exporter.api.key` = `"${env:DD_API_KEY}"` (unchanged escape)
  - `exporters.datadog/exporter.sending_queue.storage` = `"file_storage/persistent_queue"` (unchanged)
  - Pipelines: traces=`[datadog/connector, datadog/exporter]`, logs=`[datadog/exporter]`, metrics=`[datadog/exporter]` (unchanged)
  - `extraEnvsFrom` contains `secretRef.name = "otel-collector"` (unchanged)
  - `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector[0]` planned for create (count=1) (unchanged)

- [ ] **Check 2: Downstream mode renders correctly.**

  Same tempdir technique with `downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"`:
  - `exporters.otlp.endpoint` = the URL passed
  - `exporters.otlp.tls.insecure` = `true`
  - `exporters.otlp.sending_queue.enabled` = `true`, `queue_size` = `5000`
  - `exporters.otlp.retry_on_failure` block present with the expected values
  - `exporters.datadog/exporter` ABSENT
  - Pipelines: traces=`[datadog/connector, otlp]`, logs=`[otlp]`, metrics=`[otlp]`
  - `extraEnvsFrom` empty list `[]`
  - `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector` NOT planned (count=0)

- [ ] **Check 3: `terraform fmt -check -recursive`** at module root. Exit 0.

- [ ] **Check 4: `terraform validate`** at module root. `Success! The configuration is valid.`

- [ ] **Check 5: examples/downstream validate.** Inside `examples/downstream/`, run `terraform init -backend=false && terraform validate`. Both must pass.

- [ ] **Check 6: Spot-check `lbconfig.tf` for semantic drift.** The LB tier should be untouched. Compare against any older version available via `git diff v1.0.5 -- lbconfig.tf` IF and ONLY IF you're absolutely sure that `git diff` is read-only and won't touch state. If you don't want to risk it, skip this check and report `lbconfig.tf` was reformatted but not semantically changed (per B3/B4 implementer reports).

- [ ] **Check 7: Spot-check `otelconfig.tf` for unintended drift.** The `connectors`, `processors`, `receivers`, `extensions`, `service.telemetry`, and pipeline `processors` lists should match what was there pre-Phase B. The only changes should be: exporters map (now derived from a local), and the three pipeline exporter lists (now derived from locals).

## Things to flag in the report

- Any check that fails or returns unexpected output.
- Any sign that perf-tuning values (`send_batch_max_size`, etc.) on the `otel-batch-size` branch were touched (they should NOT have been — those belong to the unmerged perf work).
- Confirmation that the cherry-pick path onto a v1.0.5 feature branch will be clean (i.e., the changes don't intermingle with perf-tuning lines).
- Any concerns or open questions for Sir Charles.

## Constraints

- **DO NOT run any git commands** that mutate state. `git diff` and `git log` are READ-ONLY and acceptable for verification, but no checkout, branch, commit, push, etc.
- **DO NOT** push, tag, open MRs.
- **DO NOT** run `terraform apply`.
- **DO NOT** modify any files. This is review-only.

## Report Format

- **Status:** APPROVED | ISSUES_FOUND | BLOCKED
- Each of the 7 checks: PASS / FAIL with one-line evidence.
- Any other concerns or notes for Sir Charles
- Recommendation for what to do next (open MR, fix issues, etc.)


Now I have everything I need for a complete and accurate report. Let me compile it.

---

**Status: ISSUES_FOUND**

---

## Check Results

**Check 1: Backwards compatibility (direct mode) — PASS with one caveat**

Verified by static analysis of `otelconfig.tf` and `main.tf`. When `downstream_endpoint == ""`:
- `exporters.datadog/exporter.api.site` = `"datadoghq.com"` — correct
- `exporters.datadog/exporter.api.key` = `"$${env:DD_API_KEY}"` — correct
- `exporters.datadog/exporter.sending_queue.storage` = `"file_storage/persistent_queue"` — correct
- Pipelines: `traces=[datadog/connector, datadog/exporter]`, `logs=[datadog/exporter]`, `metrics=[datadog/exporter]` — correct
- `extraEnvsFrom` conditional block renders `secretRef.name = "otel-collector"` — correct
- `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector` has `count = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? 1 : 0` — evaluates to 1 — correct

The caveat is noted under Check 7 below.

**Check 2: Downstream mode renders correctly — PASS**

Static analysis of `otelconfig.tf` with `downstream_endpoint != ""`:
- `exporters.otlp.endpoint` = `var.downstream_endpoint` — correct
- `exporters.otlp.tls.insecure` = `true` — correct
- `exporters.otlp.sending_queue.enabled` = `true`, `queue_size` = `5000` — correct
- `exporters.otlp.retry_on_failure` block present with `initial_interval="5s"`, `max_interval="30s"`, `max_elapsed_time="300s"` — correct
- `exporters.datadog/exporter` — absent; only `otlp` key in exporters map — correct
- Pipelines: `traces=[datadog/connector, otlp]`, `logs=[otlp]`, `metrics=[otlp]` — correct
- `extraEnvsFrom` renders to `[]` — correct
- `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector` count evaluates to 0 — correct

The jsonencode/jsondecode ternary trick to bypass Terraform's structural type-checker is sound for this use case.

**Check 3: `terraform fmt -check -recursive` — PASS**

Exit 0, no output. All files are properly formatted.

**Check 4: `terraform validate` at module root — PASS**

Output: `Success! The configuration is valid.`

**Check 5: `examples/downstream` init + validate — PASS (with environment note)**

The local `terraform` binary is v1.3.10, which is below the `>= 1.9.0` constraint in `examples/downstream/versions.tf`. Running via the mise-installed 1.9.8 binary: `terraform init -backend=false` and `terraform validate` both succeed cleanly. This is not a defect — it correctly enforces the minimum version. CI will need to use 1.9.x or newer for this example.

**Check 6: `lbconfig.tf` semantic drift — PASS**

`git diff v1.0.5 -- lbconfig.tf` confirms the only changes are whitespace alignment (column-aligning `tag_name`/`from` in the labels block, and `receivers`/`exporters` in the pipelines block). No semantic changes whatsoever. Routing keys, resolver DNS hostnames, timeouts, TLS settings, and pipeline structures are byte-identical in terms of values.

**Check 7: `otelconfig.tf` unintended drift — PASS with one flag**

The connectors, processors, receivers, extensions, service.telemetry, and pipeline processor lists are all preserved. The only semantic changes compared to v1.0.5's `otelconfig.tf` are the expected Phase B additions (new exporter locals, conditional merge). However, there is one notable item worth understanding:

The `send_batch_max_size` value changed from `100` (v1.0.5) to `75` in the current HEAD. Looking at git history, commit `a96caed` ("lower to 75") and `226791c` ("lower batch size") are on the `otel-batch-size` branch, which is the *current checked-out branch*. The Phase B work was done on top of `otel-batch-size`, not on a clean branch off `master` or `v1.0.5`. This means the perf-tuning change (`send_batch_max_size = 100 → 75`) **is** present in the Phase B deliverable state, interleaved with the downstream-mode changes.

---

## Issues and Concerns for Sir Charles

**Issue 1 — `downstream_protocol` is a dead variable (minor but ship-worthy concern)**

`var.downstream_protocol` is declared in `variables.tf` with a validation block, documented in the README, and accepted in the example — but it is **never referenced anywhere in `otelconfig.tf` or `main.tf`**. The OTLP exporter in downstream mode is always configured as gRPC (via the endpoint URL convention) regardless of what this variable is set to. The variable has no effect. This is misleading to callers and will cause confusion when someone passes `downstream_protocol = "otlp/http"` expecting different behaviour and gets none.

Options: (a) wire it into the exporter config so it actually governs whether to use gRPC vs HTTP, or (b) remove it before tagging v1.1.0 and document "HTTP support is future work."

**Issue 2 — Phase B work is on `otel-batch-size`, not a clean feature branch**

The current HEAD (`a96caed`) is on the `otel-batch-size` branch, and Phase B commits (`270f043 updates`, `49f968b updates`) sit on top of the perf-tuning commits. This means a cherry-pick onto `v1.0.5` is **not clean** — the Phase B changes are entangled with `send_batch_max_size = 75` (the perf commit). A reviewer pulling this for MR will see the perf-tuning change as part of the downstream-mode MR unless the commits are rebased or the branch is re-cut from master/v1.0.5.

The `send_batch_max_size` change itself is benign and intentional, but it was supposed to be on the unmerged perf branch, not in the backwards-compat bump. Recommend clarifying intent before opening an MR: should v1.1.0 also absorb `send_batch_max_size = 75`, or should Phase B be re-cut from master with only the downstream-mode lines?

**Issue 3 — `file_storage` extension rename vs. SRE-2701 baseline**

The `SRE-2701` branch (which appears to be a pre-Phase B intermediate branch) has the extension named `file_storage` and the storage reference as `file_storage`. The current HEAD uses `file_storage/persistent_queue` throughout. This is the correct OTel naming convention for named extensions, so the change is right, but it confirms that Phase B absorbed some work that originated on `otel-batch-size` (the extension rename happened there). Same entanglement as Issue 2 — not a defect, but a cherry-pick onto v1.0.5 will need to carry this change explicitly.

**Issue 4 — `versions.tf` is absent from the module root**

The module root has no `versions.tf` (only `main.tf` with an inline `terraform {}` block). The example has a separate `versions.tf`. This is consistent with existing module style so it's not a defect, but worth noting if CI conventions require it as a separate file.

---

## Recommendation

**Do not open the MR yet.** There are two items to resolve first:

1. **Fix `downstream_protocol`** — either wire it into the OTLP exporter config (the right call, since the README already promises `otlp/http` support) or remove it and add a TODO comment. Shipping a public variable that does nothing will confuse callers from day one.

2. **Decide the branch strategy** — the Phase B commits currently sit on top of `otel-batch-size`. Before tagging v1.1.0, Sir Charles should either (a) agree that v1.1.0 also includes the `send_batch_max_size = 75` perf change and re-scope the MR description accordingly, or (b) re-cut the downstream-mode commits onto a fresh branch off master/v1.0.5 to keep the two changes separate.

Once those two items are resolved, the implementation is solid. The conditional exporter mechanics, the count gating on the ExternalSecret, the format check, and the validate all pass cleanly.

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Prompt:
You are the final reviewer for Phase B of an implementation plan: a backwards-compatible bump of the existing `otel-collector` Terraform internal-module.

This task is **review-only** — no file modifications, no git operations, no terraform apply.

## What was changed in Phase B

Read the current state of these files in `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/`:

- `variables.tf` — should have NEW additive variables `downstream_endpoint` (string, default `""`) and `downstream_protocol` (string, default `"otlp/grpc"`, with a validation block).
- `otelconfig.tf` — should be refactored to conditionally render either `exporters.datadog/exporter` (default) or `exporters.otlp` (when `downstream_endpoint != ""`). Pipeline exporter lists swap based on the same conditional.
- `main.tf` — `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector` (the ExternalSecret resource for the Datadog API key) should have `count = var.downstream_endpoint == "" ? 1 : 0`. The `extraEnvsFrom` block on the processor helm release should be a conditional list (mounting the Datadog secret in default mode, empty list in downstream mode).
- `examples/downstream/` — three new files (versions.tf, main.tf, README.md) demonstrating downstream mode.
- `README.md` — newly created module docs.
- `lbconfig.tf` — should NOT have semantic changes (only auto-formatting fixes if any).

## Verification checks to run

- [ ] **Check 1: Backwards compatibility — direct mode is byte-identical to before.**

  Reproduce the ad-hoc plan-render verification from Task B4. Build a tempdir, instantiate the module with NO `downstream_endpoint` (or `= ""`). Inspect the rendered processor helm release config:
  - `exporters.datadog/exporter.api.site` = `"datadoghq.com"` (unchanged)
  - `exporters.datadog/exporter.api.key` = `"${env:DD_API_KEY}"` (unchanged escape)
  - `exporters.datadog/exporter.sending_queue.storage` = `"file_storage/persistent_queue"` (unchanged)
  - Pipelines: traces=`[datadog/connector, datadog/exporter]`, logs=`[datadog/exporter]`, metrics=`[datadog/exporter]` (unchanged)
  - `extraEnvsFrom` contains `secretRef.name = "otel-collector"` (unchanged)
  - `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector[0]` planned for create (count=1) (unchanged)

- [ ] **Check 2: Downstream mode renders correctly.**

  Same tempdir technique with `downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"`:
  - `exporters.otlp.endpoint` = the URL passed
  - `exporters.otlp.tls.insecure` = `true`
  - `exporters.otlp.sending_queue.enabled` = `true`, `queue_size` = `5000`
  - `exporters.otlp.retry_on_failure` block present with the expected values
  - `exporters.datadog/exporter` ABSENT
  - Pipelines: traces=`[datadog/connector, otlp]`, logs=`[otlp]`, metrics=`[otlp]`
  - `extraEnvsFrom` empty list `[]`
  - `kubernetes_manifest.otel-collector` NOT planned (count=0)

- [ ] **Check 3: `terraform fmt -check -recursive`** at module root. Exit 0.

- [ ] **Check 4: `terraform validate`** at module root. `Success! The configuration is valid.`

- [ ] **Check 5: examples/downstream validate.** Inside `examples/downstream/`, run `terraform init -backend=false && terraform validate`. Both must pass.

- [ ] **Check 6: Spot-check `lbconfig.tf` for semantic drift.** The LB tier should be untouched. Compare against any older version available via `git diff v1.0.5 -- lbconfig.tf` IF and ONLY IF you're absolutely sure that `git diff` is read-only and won't touch state. If you don't want to risk it, skip this check and report `lbconfig.tf` was reformatted but not semantically changed (per B3/B4 implementer reports).

- [ ] **Check 7: Spot-check `otelconfig.tf` for unintended drift.** The `connectors`, `processors`, `receivers`, `extensions`, `service.telemetry`, and pipeline `processors` lists should match what was there pre-Phase B. The only changes should be: exporters map (now derived from a local), and the three pipeline exporter lists (now derived from locals).

## Things to flag in the report

- Any check that fails or returns unexpected output.
- Any sign that perf-tuning values (`send_batch_max_size`, etc.) on the `otel-batch-size` branch were touched (they should NOT have been — those belong to the unmerged perf work).
- Confirmation that the cherry-pick path onto a v1.0.5 feature branch will be clean (i.e., the changes don't intermingle with perf-tuning lines).
- Any concerns or open questions for Sir Charles.

## Constraints

- **DO NOT run any git commands** that mutate state. `git diff` and `git log` are READ-ONLY and acceptable for verification, but no checkout, branch, commit, push, etc.
- **DO NOT** push, tag, open MRs.
- **DO NOT** run `terraform apply`.
- **DO NOT** modify any files. This is review-only.

## Report Format

- **Status:** APPROVED | ISSUES_FOUND | BLOCKED
- Each of the 7 checks: PASS / FAIL with one-line evidence.
- Any other concerns or notes for Sir Charles
- Recommendation for what to do next (open MR, fix issues, etc.)


Phase B review surfaced two real issues, Sir Charles:

1. **`downstream_protocol` is a dead variable.** I declared it (with a validation block) and documented it in the README and example, but never wired it into the OTLP exporter config. A caller passing `downstream_protocol = "otlp/http"` would expect HTTP transport and silently get gRPC. Two options:
   - **(a)** Remove the variable entirely (and the README/example references). Document HTTP transport as future work.
   - **(b)** Wire it through — but that means switching to OTel's `otlphttp` exporter (a different component than `otlp`) when set to HTTP. Real implementation expansion.

   **My recommendation: (a)** — removing dead variables is cheap; adding HTTP support is real work that should be its own task if/when needed.

2. **Branch entanglement (your problem to solve via git, but I want to flag it now):** Phase B commits sit on top of `otel-batch-size` which has unmerged perf-tuning changes (`send_batch_max_size = 100 → 75`, `file_storage` extension rename) ahead of v1.0.5. When you re-base/cherry-pick the Phase B commits onto a clean feature branch off v1.0.5, you'll need to either (i) include the perf changes in v1.1.0 (and update the MR description), or (ii) re-cut just the downstream-mode commits onto a fresh branch.

For Issue 1, want me to apply option (a) — remove the dead variable?


afplay ~/.claude/sounds/mario/stop/stomp.wav 2>/dev/null || true


a


Removing the dead variable inline — it's mechanical.


Bash

Find all references to downstream_protocol


/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/README.md:78:| `downstream_protocol` | `string` | `"otlp/grpc"` | Wire protocol for the downstream OTLP exporter. Allowed: `otlp/grpc`, `otlp/http`. |
/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/README.md:122:  downstream_protocol = "otlp/grpc"
/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/variables.tf:114:variable "downstream_protocol" {
/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/variables.tf:119:    condition     = contains(["otlp/grpc", "otlp/http"], var.downstream_protocol)
/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector/variables.tf:120:    error_message = "downstream_protocol must be one of: otlp/grpc, otlp/http"


108	variable "downstream_endpoint" {
109	  description = "When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter from datadog to OTLP, pointed at this endpoint. Used to route through Vector for redaction."
110	  type        = string
111	  default     = ""
112	}
113
114	variable "downstream_protocol" {
115	  description = "Protocol for downstream OTLP exporter. Currently only otlp/grpc supported."
116	  type        = string
117	  default     = "otlp/grpc"
118	  validation {
119	    condition     = contains(["otlp/grpc", "otlp/http"], var.downstream_protocol)
120	    error_message = "downstream_protocol must be one of: otlp/grpc, otlp/http"
121	  }
122	}
123

variable "downstream_endpoint" {
  description = "When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter from datadog to OTLP, pointed at this endpoint. Used to route through Vector for redaction."
  type        = string
  default     = ""
}

variable "downstream_protocol" {
  description = "Protocol for downstream OTLP exporter. Currently only otlp/grpc supported."
  type        = string
  default     = "otlp/grpc"
  validation {
    condition     = contains(["otlp/grpc", "otlp/http"], var.downstream_protocol)
    error_message = "downstream_protocol must be one of: otlp/grpc, otlp/http"
  }
}


Edit

variable "downstream_endpoint" {
  description = "When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter from datadog to OTLP, pointed at this endpoint. Used to route through Vector for redaction."
  type        = string
  default     = ""
}

variable "downstream_protocol" {
  description = "Protocol for downstream OTLP exporter. Currently only otlp/grpc supported."
  type        = string
  default     = "otlp/grpc"
  validation {
    condition     = contains(["otlp/grpc", "otlp/http"], var.downstream_protocol)
    error_message = "downstream_protocol must be one of: otlp/grpc, otlp/http"
  }
}

variable "downstream_endpoint" {
  description = "When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter from datadog to OTLP, pointed at this endpoint. Used to route through Vector for redaction. OTLP/gRPC only — HTTP transport is future work."
  type        = string
  default     = ""
}


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variable "downstream_endpoint" {
  description = "When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter from datadog to OTLP, pointed at this endpoint. Used to route through Vector for redaction. OTLP/gRPC only — HTTP transport is future work."
  type        = string
  default     = ""
}

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# REQUIRED PARAMETERS
# These variables are configurable, and need to be set expicitly.
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
variable "chart_version" {
  description = "Version of otel collector chart"
  type        = string
}

variable "image_tag_version" {
  description = "Version of otel collector image tag"
  type        = string
}

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# OPTIONAL PARAMETERS
# These variables are configurable, but have reasonable defaults set.
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
variable "name" {
  description = "Name for created resources"
  type        = string
  default     = "otel-collector"
}

variable "otel_image" {
  description = "Helm Value: image.X, optional override to specify image repository & tag"
  type        = string
  default     = "registry.ic-ops.net/cache-docker-hub/otel/opentelemetry-collector-contrib"
}

variable "otellb_image" {
  description = "Helm Value: image.X, optional override to specify image repository & tag"
  type        = string
  default     = "registry.ic-ops.net/cache-docker-hub/otel/opentelemetry-collector"
}

variable "otel_lb_replicas" {
  description = "number of otel loadbalancer replicas to create (statefulset)"
  type        = number
  default     = 3
}

variable "otel_collector_replicas" {
  description = "number of replicas to create for the otel collector processor"
  type        = number
  default     = 3
}

variable "otel_sa_name" {
  description = "Service Account name to be used for otel collector statefulset resources"
  type        = string
  default     = "otel-collector-sa"
}

variable "otellb_sa_name" {
  description = "Service Account name to be used for otel collector deployment resources"
  type        = string
  default     = "otel-collector-lb-sa"
}

variable "otel_pv_size" {
  description = "Size of the Persistent Volume to be used for otel collector statefulset"
  type        = string
  default     = "5Gi"
}

variable "otel_storage_class_name" {
  description = "Storage Class name to be used for otel collector statefulset Persistent Volume"
  type        = string
  default     = "ebs-encrypted"
}
variable "sa_annotations" {
  description = "Helm Value: A map providing annotations to apply to the otel collector ServiceAccount"
  type        = map(string)
  default     = {}
}

variable "namespace" {
  description = "Namespace to be used for creation of otel collector resources"
  type        = string
  default     = "opentelemetry"
}

variable "annotations" {
  description = "A map providing annotations to apply to the otel collector pods"
  type        = map(string)
  default     = {}
}

variable "extra_args" {
  description = "A list of additional arguments (CLI args) to apply to the otel collector container"
  type        = list(string)
  default     = []
}

variable "otellb_extra_args" {
  description = "A list of additional arguments (CLI args) to apply to the otel collector loadbalancer container"
  type        = list(string)
  default     = []
}

variable "tags" {
  description = "Map of key-vaue pairs to tag created resources with"
  type        = map(any)
  default     = {}
}

variable "downstream_endpoint" {
  description = "When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter from datadog to OTLP, pointed at this endpoint. Used to route through Vector for redaction."
  type        = string
  default     = ""
}

variable "downstream_protocol" {
  description = "Protocol for downstream OTLP exporter. Currently only otlp/grpc supported."
  type        = string
  default     = "otlp/grpc"
  validation {
    condition     = contains(["otlp/grpc", "otlp/http"], var.downstream_protocol)
    error_message = "downstream_protocol must be one of: otlp/grpc, otlp/http"
  }
}

-  description = "When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter from datadog to OTLP, pointed at this endpoint. Used to route through Vector for redaction."

+  description = "When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter from datadog to OTLP, pointed at this endpoint. Used to route through Vector for redaction. OTLP/gRPC only — HTTP transport is future work."

-  description = "Protocol for downstream OTLP exporter. Currently only otlp/grpc supported."

-    condition     = contains(["otlp/grpc", "otlp/http"], var.downstream_protocol)

-    error_message = "downstream_protocol must be one of: otlp/grpc, otlp/http"


74	| `extra_args` | `list(string)` | `[]` | Extra CLI arguments for the processor collector container |
75	| `otellb_extra_args` | `list(string)` | `[]` | Extra CLI arguments for the LB collector container |
76	| `tags` | `map(any)` | `{}` | Tags to apply to created resources |
77	| `downstream_endpoint` | `string` | `""` | When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter to OTLP pointed at this endpoint. Empty preserves direct-to-Datadog behavior. |
78	| `downstream_protocol` | `string` | `"otlp/grpc"` | Wire protocol for the downstream OTLP exporter. Allowed: `otlp/grpc`, `otlp/http`. |
79
80	## Outputs
81
82	All outputs are prefixed with `helm_chart_lb_*` (load-balancer release) or `helm_chart_collector_*` (processor release).
83

| `extra_args` | `list(string)` | `[]` | Extra CLI arguments for the processor collector container |
| `otellb_extra_args` | `list(string)` | `[]` | Extra CLI arguments for the LB collector container |
| `tags` | `map(any)` | `{}` | Tags to apply to created resources |
| `downstream_endpoint` | `string` | `""` | When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter to OTLP pointed at this endpoint. Empty preserves direct-to-Datadog behavior. |
| `downstream_protocol` | `string` | `"otlp/grpc"` | Wire protocol for the downstream OTLP exporter. Allowed: `otlp/grpc`, `otlp/http`. |

## Outputs

All outputs are prefixed with `helm_chart_lb_*` (load-balancer release) or `helm_chart_collector_*` (processor release).


118	  chart_version     = "0.85.0"
119	  image_tag_version = "0.85.0"
120
121	  downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
122	  downstream_protocol = "otlp/grpc"
123	}
124	```
125
126	A complete working example is in [`examples/downstream/`](./examples/downstream/).
127

  chart_version     = "0.85.0"
  image_tag_version = "0.85.0"

  downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
  downstream_protocol = "otlp/grpc"
}
```

A complete working example is in [`examples/downstream/`](./examples/downstream/).


| `downstream_endpoint` | `string` | `""` | When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter to OTLP pointed at this endpoint. Empty preserves direct-to-Datadog behavior. |
| `downstream_protocol` | `string` | `"otlp/grpc"` | Wire protocol for the downstream OTLP exporter. Allowed: `otlp/grpc`, `otlp/http`. |

| `downstream_endpoint` | `string` | `""` | When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter to OTLP/gRPC pointed at this endpoint. Empty preserves direct-to-Datadog behavior. HTTP transport is future work. |


  downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
  downstream_protocol = "otlp/grpc"
}

  downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
}


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# otel-collector

Two-tier OpenTelemetry collector module: a load-balancer deployment in front of a processor StatefulSet, exporting to Datadog by default or to a configurable OTLP downstream when `downstream_endpoint` is set.

## Architecture

Workloads emit OTLP to the load-balancer tier (Deployment), which distributes spans, metrics, and logs across the processor tier (StatefulSet) using consistent hashing. The processor tier enriches, batches, and exports telemetry. Persistent volumes on the processor nodes back the sending queue so in-flight data survives pod restarts.

```
workloads (OTLP/gRPC or HTTP)
        |
        v
 otel-collector-lb  (Deployment, N replicas)
   loadbalancing exporter — consistent-hash routing
        |
        v
 otel-collector-processor  (StatefulSet, N replicas)
   batch / resourcedetection / k8sattributes
        |
        +-- [direct mode]      --> Datadog API
        +-- [downstream mode]  --> OTLP endpoint (e.g. Vector)
```

## Modes

### Direct mode (default — `downstream_endpoint = ""`)

Behavior when `downstream_endpoint` is empty (the default):

- The module creates a Kubernetes `ExternalSecret` that pulls the Datadog API key from Vault (`secret/data/saas/infrastructure/datadog-api-key`) and materialises it as the `otel-collector` Kubernetes Secret.
- The processor Helm release mounts that secret via `extraEnvsFrom`, making `DD_API_KEY` available to the collector process.
- The rendered collector config includes `exporters.datadog/exporter`; pipelines reference `[datadog/exporter]`. The traces pipeline additionally uses `datadog/connector` for APM stats.

### Downstream mode (`downstream_endpoint = "http://..."`)

Behavior when `downstream_endpoint` is non-empty (introduced in v1.1.0):

- The `ExternalSecret` resource is **not** created — no Datadog API key is required or injected.
- The processor Helm release omits `extraEnvsFrom` for the Datadog secret.
- The rendered collector config includes `exporters.otlp` configured as follows:
  - `endpoint`: value of `var.downstream_endpoint`
  - `tls.insecure: true`
  - `sending_queue.queue_size: 5000`
  - `retry_on_failure.max_elapsed_time: "300s"`
- Pipelines reference `[otlp]` as the terminal exporter. The traces pipeline still keeps `datadog/connector` for APM stats passthrough but drops `datadog/exporter`.

This mode is designed for routing through Vector (or any other OTLP-aware sink) — for example, to redact PII before forwarding to Datadog.

## Inputs

### Required

| Name | Type | Description |
|------|------|-------------|
| `chart_version` | `string` | Version of the OTel collector Helm chart |
| `image_tag_version` | `string` | Image tag to use for the collector containers |

### Optional

| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `name` | `string` | `"otel-collector"` | Base name for created resources |
| `otel_image` | `string` | `registry.ic-ops.net/.../opentelemetry-collector-contrib` | Image repository for the processor tier |
| `otellb_image` | `string` | `registry.ic-ops.net/.../opentelemetry-collector` | Image repository for the LB tier |
| `otel_lb_replicas` | `number` | `3` | Replica count for the LB Deployment |
| `otel_collector_replicas` | `number` | `3` | Replica count for the processor StatefulSet |
| `otel_sa_name` | `string` | `"otel-collector-sa"` | ServiceAccount name for the processor StatefulSet |
| `otellb_sa_name` | `string` | `"otel-collector-lb-sa"` | ServiceAccount name for the LB Deployment |
| `otel_pv_size` | `string` | `"5Gi"` | PersistentVolume size for the processor queue storage |
| `otel_storage_class_name` | `string` | `"ebs-encrypted"` | StorageClass for the processor PersistentVolumeClaim |
| `sa_annotations` | `map(string)` | `{}` | Annotations to apply to both ServiceAccounts (e.g. IRSA role ARN) |
| `namespace` | `string` | `"opentelemetry"` | Kubernetes namespace for all resources |
| `annotations` | `map(string)` | `{}` | Annotations to apply to collector pods |
| `extra_args` | `list(string)` | `[]` | Extra CLI arguments for the processor collector container |
| `otellb_extra_args` | `list(string)` | `[]` | Extra CLI arguments for the LB collector container |
| `tags` | `map(any)` | `{}` | Tags to apply to created resources |
| `downstream_endpoint` | `string` | `""` | When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter to OTLP pointed at this endpoint. Empty preserves direct-to-Datadog behavior. |
| `downstream_protocol` | `string` | `"otlp/grpc"` | Wire protocol for the downstream OTLP exporter. Allowed: `otlp/grpc`, `otlp/http`. |

## Outputs

All outputs are prefixed with `helm_chart_lb_*` (load-balancer release) or `helm_chart_collector_*` (processor release).

| Name | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `helm_chart_lb_status` | Helm release status for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_lb_version` | Helm chart version for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_lb_revision` | Helm revision number for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_lb_app_version` | Application version for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_lb_values` | Rendered Helm values for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_status` | Helm release status for the processor tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_version` | Helm chart version for the processor tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_revision` | Helm revision number for the processor tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_app_version` | Application version for the processor tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_values` | Rendered Helm values for the processor tier |

## Usage

### Direct mode (export to Datadog)

```hcl
module "otel_collector" {
  source = "git@gitlab.infrastructure.immuta.io:infrastructure/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector.git?ref=v1.1.0"

  chart_version     = "0.85.0"
  image_tag_version = "0.85.0"

  # downstream_endpoint defaults to "" — direct-to-Datadog mode
}
```

### Downstream mode (route through Vector for redaction)

```hcl
module "otel_collector" {
  source = "git@gitlab.infrastructure.immuta.io:infrastructure/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector.git?ref=v1.1.0"

  chart_version     = "0.85.0"
  image_tag_version = "0.85.0"

  downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
  downstream_protocol = "otlp/grpc"
}
```

A complete working example is in [`examples/downstream/`](./examples/downstream/).

## Compatibility

`v1.1.0` introduces downstream mode. Setting `downstream_endpoint = ""` (the default) preserves identical behavior to `v1.0.x` — no pipeline config, no ExternalSecret logic, and no Helm values change.

## Design reference

For the full design rationale behind downstream mode and the Vector redaction pipeline, see:
[`docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md`](/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md) §3.1, §5.1, §5.2

-| `downstream_endpoint` | `string` | `""` | When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter to OTLP pointed at this endpoint. Empty preserves direct-to-Datadog behavior. |

-| `downstream_protocol` | `string` | `"otlp/grpc"` | Wire protocol for the downstream OTLP exporter. Allowed: `otlp/grpc`, `otlp/http`. |

+| `downstream_endpoint` | `string` | `""` | When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter to OTLP/gRPC pointed at this endpoint. Empty preserves direct-to-Datadog behavior. HTTP transport is future work. |


  downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
}

# otel-collector

Two-tier OpenTelemetry collector module: a load-balancer deployment in front of a processor StatefulSet, exporting to Datadog by default or to a configurable OTLP downstream when `downstream_endpoint` is set.

## Architecture

Workloads emit OTLP to the load-balancer tier (Deployment), which distributes spans, metrics, and logs across the processor tier (StatefulSet) using consistent hashing. The processor tier enriches, batches, and exports telemetry. Persistent volumes on the processor nodes back the sending queue so in-flight data survives pod restarts.

```
workloads (OTLP/gRPC or HTTP)
        |
        v
 otel-collector-lb  (Deployment, N replicas)
   loadbalancing exporter — consistent-hash routing
        |
        v
 otel-collector-processor  (StatefulSet, N replicas)
   batch / resourcedetection / k8sattributes
        |
        +-- [direct mode]      --> Datadog API
        +-- [downstream mode]  --> OTLP endpoint (e.g. Vector)
```

## Modes

### Direct mode (default — `downstream_endpoint = ""`)

Behavior when `downstream_endpoint` is empty (the default):

- The module creates a Kubernetes `ExternalSecret` that pulls the Datadog API key from Vault (`secret/data/saas/infrastructure/datadog-api-key`) and materialises it as the `otel-collector` Kubernetes Secret.
- The processor Helm release mounts that secret via `extraEnvsFrom`, making `DD_API_KEY` available to the collector process.
- The rendered collector config includes `exporters.datadog/exporter`; pipelines reference `[datadog/exporter]`. The traces pipeline additionally uses `datadog/connector` for APM stats.

### Downstream mode (`downstream_endpoint = "http://..."`)

Behavior when `downstream_endpoint` is non-empty (introduced in v1.1.0):

- The `ExternalSecret` resource is **not** created — no Datadog API key is required or injected.
- The processor Helm release omits `extraEnvsFrom` for the Datadog secret.
- The rendered collector config includes `exporters.otlp` configured as follows:
  - `endpoint`: value of `var.downstream_endpoint`
  - `tls.insecure: true`
  - `sending_queue.queue_size: 5000`
  - `retry_on_failure.max_elapsed_time: "300s"`
- Pipelines reference `[otlp]` as the terminal exporter. The traces pipeline still keeps `datadog/connector` for APM stats passthrough but drops `datadog/exporter`.

This mode is designed for routing through Vector (or any other OTLP-aware sink) — for example, to redact PII before forwarding to Datadog.

## Inputs

### Required

| Name | Type | Description |
|------|------|-------------|
| `chart_version` | `string` | Version of the OTel collector Helm chart |
| `image_tag_version` | `string` | Image tag to use for the collector containers |

### Optional

| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `name` | `string` | `"otel-collector"` | Base name for created resources |
| `otel_image` | `string` | `registry.ic-ops.net/.../opentelemetry-collector-contrib` | Image repository for the processor tier |
| `otellb_image` | `string` | `registry.ic-ops.net/.../opentelemetry-collector` | Image repository for the LB tier |
| `otel_lb_replicas` | `number` | `3` | Replica count for the LB Deployment |
| `otel_collector_replicas` | `number` | `3` | Replica count for the processor StatefulSet |
| `otel_sa_name` | `string` | `"otel-collector-sa"` | ServiceAccount name for the processor StatefulSet |
| `otellb_sa_name` | `string` | `"otel-collector-lb-sa"` | ServiceAccount name for the LB Deployment |
| `otel_pv_size` | `string` | `"5Gi"` | PersistentVolume size for the processor queue storage |
| `otel_storage_class_name` | `string` | `"ebs-encrypted"` | StorageClass for the processor PersistentVolumeClaim |
| `sa_annotations` | `map(string)` | `{}` | Annotations to apply to both ServiceAccounts (e.g. IRSA role ARN) |
| `namespace` | `string` | `"opentelemetry"` | Kubernetes namespace for all resources |
| `annotations` | `map(string)` | `{}` | Annotations to apply to collector pods |
| `extra_args` | `list(string)` | `[]` | Extra CLI arguments for the processor collector container |
| `otellb_extra_args` | `list(string)` | `[]` | Extra CLI arguments for the LB collector container |
| `tags` | `map(any)` | `{}` | Tags to apply to created resources |
| `downstream_endpoint` | `string` | `""` | When non-empty, swap the terminal exporter to OTLP/gRPC pointed at this endpoint. Empty preserves direct-to-Datadog behavior. HTTP transport is future work. |

## Outputs

All outputs are prefixed with `helm_chart_lb_*` (load-balancer release) or `helm_chart_collector_*` (processor release).

| Name | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `helm_chart_lb_status` | Helm release status for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_lb_version` | Helm chart version for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_lb_revision` | Helm revision number for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_lb_app_version` | Application version for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_lb_values` | Rendered Helm values for the LB tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_status` | Helm release status for the processor tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_version` | Helm chart version for the processor tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_revision` | Helm revision number for the processor tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_app_version` | Application version for the processor tier |
| `helm_chart_collector_values` | Rendered Helm values for the processor tier |

## Usage

### Direct mode (export to Datadog)

```hcl
module "otel_collector" {
  source = "git@gitlab.infrastructure.immuta.io:infrastructure/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector.git?ref=v1.1.0"

  chart_version     = "0.85.0"
  image_tag_version = "0.85.0"

  # downstream_endpoint defaults to "" — direct-to-Datadog mode
}
```

### Downstream mode (route through Vector for redaction)

```hcl
module "otel_collector" {
  source = "git@gitlab.infrastructure.immuta.io:infrastructure/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector.git?ref=v1.1.0"

  chart_version     = "0.85.0"
  image_tag_version = "0.85.0"

  downstream_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
  downstream_protocol = "otlp/grpc"
}
```

A complete working example is in [`examples/downstream/`](./examples/downstream/).

## Compatibility

`v1.1.0` introduces downstream mode. Setting `downstream_endpoint = ""` (the default) preserves identical behavior to `v1.0.x` — no pipeline config, no ExternalSecret logic, and no Helm values change.

## Design reference

For the full design rationale behind downstream mode and the Vector redaction pipeline, see:
[`docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md`](/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md) §3.1, §5.1, §5.2


Phase A — Task A1: Bootstrap vector repo skeleton

versions.tf, .gitignore, stub README.md in the new local vector module dir. Initial commit.

Phase A — Task A2: Define module variables

variables.tf with the full surface from spec §3.2 plus service_monitor_enabled and external_secrets_cluster_store_name.

Phase A — Task A3: Define module outputs

outputs.tf with namespace, service_endpoint_grpc, service_endpoint_http.

Phase A — Task A4: Helm values template, sources + sinks (no transforms)

templates/values.yaml.tpl + tests/snapshots/values-base.yaml + tests/render-snapshot.sh. Snapshot test should pass.

Phase A — Task A5: drop_audit filter transform + VRL test

tests/vrl/drop_audit/{program.vrl,inputs.ndjson,expected.ndjson,run.sh}. Update template + snapshot.

Phase A — Task A6: redact_emails_logs remap + VRL test

VRL transform with map_values, attribute walking. Wire datadog_logs sink to redact_emails_logs.

Phase A — Task A7: redact_emails_traces remap + VRL test

Walks .attributes and .resource.attributes for spans. Wire datadog_traces sink.

Phase A — Task A8: redact_emails_metrics remap + VRL test

Same shape as traces. Wire datadog_metrics sink.

Phase A — Task A9: Gate email redaction on email_redaction_enabled

Conditional template directives + new values-no-redaction.yaml snapshot. Two snapshot renders pass.

Phase A — Task A10: Parameterize audit_drop_patterns via composed condition

Replace hardcoded condition with templatefile-passed audit_drop_condition string.

Phase A — Task A11: Three-pattern snapshot test

Add values-three-patterns.yaml fixture and a third render in render-snapshot.sh to confirm parameterization.

Phase A — Task A12: main.tf with namespace, ExternalSecret, helm release

All Terraform resources, including kubernetes_manifest wait on the ExternalSecret.

Phase A — Task A13: HA + ServiceMonitor in helm values

PDB, topology spread, anti-affinity, opt-in ServiceMonitor. Three-snapshot expansion.

Phase A — Task A14: Examples directory + plan-only validation

examples/basic/{main.tf,versions.tf,README.md}. terraform init -backend=false + validate must pass.

Phase A — Task A15: CI configuration (no push, no tag)

.gitlab-ci.yml with fmt/validate/snapshot/vrl jobs. Flesh out README. Stop short of push/tag per user constraint.

Phase B — Task B1: Pre-flight inventory of otel-collector module

Read existing module at internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector. Identify helm values template path, current Datadog exporter rendering, secret mount mechanism.

Phase B — Task B2: Lock baseline snapshot for direct-Datadog mode

Capture current rendered helm values to snapshot. Safety net for backwards-compat.

Phase B — Task B3: Add downstream_endpoint and downstream_protocol vars

variables.tf additive change with validation on protocol.

Phase B — Task B4: Conditional OTLP exporter rendering

Template gate, swap pipelines.exporters, drop Datadog secret mount when downstream_endpoint set. Two-snapshot test (direct + downstream).

Phase B — Task B5: examples/downstream validation

terraform validate against an examples/downstream/ stub.

Phase B — Task B6: README updates for downstream mode

Document new variables and Datadog-key implication.

Phase B — Task B7: Final review (no push, no tag)

Self-check that direct-mode snapshot is byte-identical to v1.0.7. Stop short of push/tag per user constraint.

Phase C — Task C1: Create eks-cluster-applications/vector.tf

New file with locals, module call, variables, validation. terraform fmt + validate green.

Phase C — Task C2: Edit otel_collector.tf — bump ref + downstream_endpoint

Bump module ref to v1.1.0, pass downstream_endpoint, add depends_on=[module.vector].

Phase C — Task C3: terraform plan smoke (read-only) — DEFER

Requires real cluster instance dir + auth + the vector v1.0.0 / otel-collector v1.1.0 tags pushed remotely. Cannot execute in this session — operator runs it later.

Phase C — Task C4: README updates in eks-cluster-applications

Section for vector_* variables, cross-link to spec.

Phase C — Task C5: Self-review checklist (no push, no MR)

Run final self-review against spec. Stop short of push/MR per user constraint.


Bash

cd /Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/otel-collector && mise exec terraform@1.9.0 -- terraform fmt -check -recursive && mise exec terraform@1.9.0 -- terraform validate 2>&1

Verify terraform fmt + validate after dead-variable removal


Success! The configuration is valid.


`terraform validate` clean. Phase B complete locally — ready for your git handling. Moving to Phase C (eks-cluster-applications consumer).


Updated task #30 status


Agent

Implement Task C1: create vector.tf in eks-cluster-applications

Prompt:
You are implementing Task C1 of an implementation plan: create a new `vector.tf` in the `eks-cluster-applications` Terraform module that wires the new `vector` internal-module into the layer-3 consumer.

## Context

- Working directory: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/iac-library/aws/compute/eks-cluster-applications`
- Sibling pattern: `otel_collector.tf` in the same directory (already exists). Read it for conventions: locals derivation, module call shape, REQUIRED/OPTIONAL section headers, `_enabled_cluster_types` map pattern, validation block pattern.
- `common.tf` defines `local.cluster_type` and providers.
- `application_deployment.tf` shows the `data "external" "validate"` pattern used to enforce cross-module dependencies.
- The new vector internal-module lives at `git@gitlab.infrastructure.immuta.io:infrastructure/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/vector.git` and will be tagged `v1.0.0` after Sir Charles handles the git work. For now, the source ref should be the eventual `?ref=v1.0.0` even though the tag doesn't exist yet — `terraform validate` won't try to fetch the module without `terraform init`, and we run `init -backend=false` separately.
- The `external_secrets` module's outputs (read `external_secrets.tf` if present in this directory) — find the output that exposes the ClusterSecretStore name. If the external-secrets module doesn't expose one, the integration may need to use `var.external_secrets_vault_secret_name` or another existing variable. Read carefully and document any uncertainty in your report.

## Task Description (verbatim from plan)

### Task C1: Create `vector.tf` — locals + module call

**Files:**
- Create: `vector.tf`

Write `vector.tf`:

```hcl
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# VECTOR
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
locals {
  vector_enabled = (
    var.vector_enabled != null
    ? var.vector_enabled
    : lookup(var.vector_enabled_cluster_types, local.cluster_type, true)
  )
  vector_endpoint = "http://vector.vector.svc.cluster.local:4317"
}

module "vector" {
  source = "git@gitlab.infrastructure.immuta.io:infrastructure/terraform/internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/vector.git?ref=v1.0.0"
  count  = local.vector_enabled ? 1 : 0

  providers = {
    kubernetes = kubernetes.local-cluster
    helm       = helm.local-cluster
  }

  chart_version               = var.vector_chart_version
  image                       = var.vector_image
  image_tag_version           = var.vector_image_tag
  replicas                    = var.vector_replicas
  datadog_site                = var.vector_datadog_site
  datadog_api_key_vault_path  = var.vector_datadog_api_key_vault_path
  audit_drop_patterns         = var.vector_audit_drop_patterns
  email_redaction_enabled     = var.vector_email_redaction_enabled
  email_redaction_replacement = var.vector_email_redaction_replacement
  additional_config           = var.vector_additional_config

  # NOTE: Confirm the right consumer-side reference for the ClusterSecretStore
  # name during Phase C implementation. Read module.external_secrets outputs in
  # this directory; pass whichever output exposes the ClusterSecretStore name.
  # If no such output exists, add one in the external-secrets internal-module
  # first.
  external_secrets_cluster_store_name = module.external_secrets[0].cluster_secret_store_name

  depends_on = [
    module.cilium,
    module.external_secrets,
  ]
}

data "external" "vector_validate" {
  count = local.vector_enabled && !local.external_secrets_enabled ? 1 : 0

  program = ["Error: vector can only be set if external-secrets is enabled as well"]
}

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# REQUIRED PARAMETERS (when vector enabled)
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
variable "vector_chart_version" {
  description = "Version of vector helm chart"
  type        = string
  default     = ""
  validation {
    condition     = var.vector_chart_version == "" && local.vector_enabled ? false : true
    error_message = "vector_chart_version must be set when vector is enabled"
  }
}

variable "vector_image_tag" {
  description = "Vector image tag"
  type        = string
  default     = ""
  validation {
    condition     = var.vector_image_tag == "" && local.vector_enabled ? false : true
    error_message = "vector_image_tag must be set when vector is enabled"
  }
}

variable "vector_datadog_site" {
  description = "Datadog site for vector sinks (e.g. datadoghq.com)"
  type        = string
  default     = ""
  validation {
    condition     = var.vector_datadog_site == "" && local.vector_enabled ? false : true
    error_message = "vector_datadog_site must be set when vector is enabled"
  }
}

variable "vector_datadog_api_key_vault_path" {
  description = "Vault path for the Datadog API key (consumed by ExternalSecret in vector ns)"
  type        = string
  default     = ""
  validation {
    condition     = var.vector_datadog_api_key_vault_path == "" && local.vector_enabled ? false : true
    error_message = "vector_datadog_api_key_vault_path must be set when vector is enabled"
  }
}

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# OPTIONAL PARAMETERS
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
variable "vector_enabled_cluster_types" {
  description = "Types of clusters Vector should be enabled on by default"
  type        = map(bool)
  default = {
    "mgmt"  = true
    "cps"   = true
    "saas"  = true
    "infra" = false
    "dev"   = false
  }
}

variable "vector_enabled" {
  description = "Override for explicitly enabling or disabling Vector"
  type        = bool
  default     = null
}

variable "vector_image" {
  description = "Image for Vector"
  type        = string
  default     = "registry.ic-ops.net/cache-docker-hub/timberio/vector"
}

variable "vector_replicas" {
  description = "Number of Vector aggregator replicas"
  type        = number
  default     = 3
}

variable "vector_audit_drop_patterns" {
  description = "Regex patterns; matching log message bodies are dropped"
  type        = list(string)
  default = [
    "Audit\\s-\\s.+",
    "\"level\":\"audit\"",
  ]
}

variable "vector_email_redaction_enabled" {
  description = "Toggle the email-redact VRL transform across all signals"
  type        = bool
  default     = true
}

variable "vector_email_redaction_replacement" {
  description = "String that replaces matched email addresses"
  type        = string
  default     = "[REDACTED-EMAIL]"
}

variable "vector_additional_config" {
  description = "Alternate helm chart customConfig (overwrites entire helm config)"
  type        = any
  default     = null
}
```

- [ ] **Step 1: Read `otel_collector.tf`** in the same directory (`/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/terraform/iac-library/aws/compute/eks-cluster-applications/otel_collector.tf`) for conventions to mirror.

- [ ] **Step 2: Read `external_secrets.tf`** (or whatever file declares the external-secrets module call) — find the actual output that exposes the ClusterSecretStore name. If the output doesn't exist, the `module.external_secrets[0].cluster_secret_store_name` reference will fail validate. In that case, you have three options, in priority order:
   1. **Best:** Add the output to the external-secrets internal-module — but that's out of scope for this task. Instead, find an existing variable in `eks-cluster-applications` that holds the ClusterSecretStore name (try `var.external_secrets_vault_secret_name` from `application_deployment.tf` — see if it's the same thing).
   2. Use a hardcoded string in `vector.tf` as a placeholder with a `TODO: replace with module output` comment.
   3. Pass it as a new top-level variable to `eks-cluster-applications`, e.g., `var.vector_external_secrets_cluster_store_name`.

   Pick whatever lets `terraform validate` pass cleanly. Document your choice clearly in the report.

- [ ] **Step 3: Read `application_deployment.tf`** to confirm the `data "external" "vector_validate"` pattern matches the existing style (e.g., does it use `local.external_secrets_enabled` directly or some other expression?).

- [ ] **Step 4: Write `vector.tf`** based on the snippet above, with adjustments from steps 1-3.

- [ ] **Step 5: Run `terraform fmt -check -recursive`** at the eks-cluster-applications directory root. Exit 0 expected.

- [ ] **Step 6: Run `terraform init -backend=false`** then `terraform validate`. Use `mise exec terraform@1.9.0 -- terraform <cmd>` if needed.

   Expected: validate succeeds.

   If `terraform init` tries to fetch the (not-yet-tagged) v1.0.0 vector module and fails with "Module not found", that's expected — the tag doesn't exist remotely. In that case, **temporarily** point `source` at a relative file path: `source = "../../../../../internal-modules/kubernetes/monitoring/vector"`. Run init/validate. If they pass, **switch the source back to the gitlab v1.0.0 ref** before reporting DONE — the local-path version is just for verification.

   Document this in your report — Sir Charles needs to know whether to switch the source ref later.

- [ ] **Step 7: Self-review.**

## Constraints

- **DO NOT run any git commands.**
- **DO NOT** push, tag, open MRs.
- **DO NOT** run `terraform apply`. Only `init -backend=false` and `validate`.
- **DO NOT** modify any other files in `eks-cluster-applications/` than `vector.tf` itself in this task. (`otel_collector.tf` edit is C2's job.)

## Spec / plan references

- Spec: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-design.md` §3.3
- Plan: `/Users/steve.briggs/projects/IAC/docs/superpowers/plans/2026-05-05-vector-redaction-pipeline.md` Task C1

## Report Format

- **Status:** DONE | DONE_WITH_CONCERNS | BLOCKED | NEEDS_CONTEXT
- File written (line count)
- Investigation findings:
  - What `external_secrets.tf` exposes (variable, output, or nothing)
  - The choice you made for `external_secrets_cluster_store_name`
  - The `local.external_secrets_enabled` reference — does it exist? If not, what was used instead?
- `terraform fmt` result
- `terraform init -backend=false` and `terraform validate` results
- Whether the `source` ref temporarily pointed at a local path during validation; final state
- Self-review findings