camel harden

Suggest security hardening for Camel routes using AI/LLM

Usage

camel harden [options]

Options

Option Description Default Type

--api-key

API key for authentication. Also reads OPENAI_API_KEY or LLM_API_KEY env vars

String

--api-type

API type: 'ollama' or 'openai' (OpenAI-compatible)

ollama

ApiType

--catalog-context

Include Camel Catalog descriptions in the prompt

boolean

--format

Output format: text, markdown

text

String

--model

Model to use

DEFAULT_MODEL

String

--show-prompt

Show the prompt sent to the LLM

boolean

--stream

Stream the response as it’s generated (shows progress)

true

boolean

--system-prompt

Custom system prompt

String

--temperature

Temperature for response generation (0.0-2.0)

0.7

double

--timeout

Timeout in seconds for LLM response

120

int

--url

LLM API endpoint URL. Auto-detected from 'camel infra' for Ollama if not specified.

String

--verbose,-v

Include detailed security recommendations with code examples

boolean

-h,--help

Display the help and sub-commands

boolean

Examples

The camel harden command uses AI/LLM to analyze Camel routes and provide security hardening recommendations. It supports multiple LLM providers including Ollama (local), OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, vLLM, LM Studio, and LocalAI.

Prerequisites

Start Ollama locally using Camel infra:

camel infra run ollama

Basic Usage

Analyze a YAML route for security issues:

camel harden my-route.yaml

Analyze a Java route:

camel harden OrderRoute.java

Analyze multiple route files:

camel harden route1.yaml route2.xml MyRoute.java

Security Analysis Focus

The harden command analyzes routes for these security concerns:

  • Authentication & Authorization - Missing or weak authentication, credential exposure

  • Encryption & Data Protection - TLS/SSL configuration, data in transit security

  • Secrets Management - Hardcoded credentials, vault integration recommendations

  • Input Validation & Injection Prevention - SQL, command, and path traversal vulnerabilities

  • Secure Component Configuration - Insecure defaults, missing security headers

  • Logging & Monitoring - Sensitive data in logs, audit trail recommendations

Output Options

Use verbose mode for detailed recommendations with code examples:

camel harden my-route.yaml --verbose

Output as Markdown for documentation:

camel harden my-route.yaml --format=markdown

Prompt Options

Include Camel Catalog descriptions for component-specific security advice:

camel harden my-route.yaml --catalog-context

Show the prompt sent to the LLM (useful for debugging):

camel harden my-route.yaml --show-prompt

Use a custom system prompt:

camel harden my-route.yaml --system-prompt="Focus on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities."

LLM Configuration

Use OpenAI or compatible services:

camel harden my-route.yaml --url=https://api.openai.com --api-type=openai --api-key=sk-...

Use environment variables for the API key:

export OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...
camel harden my-route.yaml --url=https://api.openai.com --api-type=openai

Use a specific model:

camel harden my-route.yaml --model=llama3.1:70b

Advanced Options

Disable streaming (wait for complete response):

camel harden my-route.yaml --stream=false

Adjust temperature (0.0 = deterministic, 2.0 = creative):

camel harden my-route.yaml --temperature=0.3

Set a custom timeout (in seconds):

camel harden my-route.yaml --timeout=300

Security Findings Severity Levels

The harden command categorizes findings by severity:

  • Critical - Immediate security risks (command injection, hardcoded credentials, disabled TLS)

  • High - Significant security concerns (HTTP instead of HTTPS, SQL injection risk, plain FTP)

  • Medium - Moderate security issues (missing authentication hints, path validation concerns)

  • Low - Minor security improvements (missing optional security headers)

Example Workflow

A typical security review workflow:

# 1. First, understand what the route does
camel explain my-route.yaml

# 2. Perform security analysis
camel harden my-route.yaml

# 3. Get detailed recommendations with code examples
camel harden my-route.yaml --verbose --format=markdown

# 4. Full analysis with catalog context
camel harden my-route.yaml --catalog-context --verbose
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