v.25.8Improvement
Add a CLI flag --show_secrets to clickhouse
Add a CLI flag --show_secrets to clickhouse format to hide sensitive data by default. #81524 (Nikolai Ryzhov).
Why it matters
This feature improves security and privacy by preventing sensitive data from being displayed unintentionally when using theclickhouse format command. Users can now control the visibility of sensitive information, reducing the risk of accidental exposure.How to use it
When using theclickhouse format command, sensitive data is hidden by default. To display sensitive data, explicitly pass the --show_secrets flag in the command line.