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b
@Marvin how can I store a block that has a username and password as a dictionary that is secured and will not be printed anywhere in plain text?
m
To store a block that includes a username and password securely (in a way that won't be printed in plain text), you can use Prefect's 
SecretStr
and 
SecretDict
field types. 1. SecretStr: Suitable for single sensitive fields. 2. SecretDict: Useful for a dictionary where each key-value pair should be secured. Here's how you can define a block with both:
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python
from typing import Dict
from pydantic import SecretStr
from prefect.blocks.core import Block
from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict

class SecureCredentials(Block):
    username: Optional[str] = None
    password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    additional_data: SecretDict = Field(default_factory=dict)

# Example usage
secure_credentials_block = SecureCredentials(
    username="my_username",
    password="my_password",
    additional_data={"api_key": "my_api_key"}
)

print(secure_credentials_block)
In this example, 
password
and the contents of 
additional_data
will be obfuscated when printed or logged. For more details, refer to these Prefect docs: Blocks Concepts Let me know if you need further assistance!
b
@Marvin when using Prefect Cloud how is the proposed method used to store and read the block?
m
To securely store and read a block with sensitive data on Prefect Cloud, follow these steps: 1. Create and Register the Block: Define your block class with 
SecretStr
and 
SecretDict
, then register it with Prefect Cloud. 2. Store the Block: Use Prefect's CLI or Python API to save an instance of the block to Prefect Cloud. 3. Read the Block: Load the block in your flows when needed. ### Step-by-Step Example: 1. Define the Block:
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python
   from typing import Optional
   from pydantic import SecretStr
   from prefect.blocks.core import Block
   from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict
   
   class SecureCredentials(Block):
       username: Optional[str] = None
       password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
       additional_data: SecretDict = {}
   
   # Register the block with Prefect Cloud
   SecureCredentials.register_type()
2. Store the Block: Use the Prefect Python API to store the block.
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   from prefect import Client
   
   # Create an instance of the block
   secure_credentials_block = SecureCredentials(
       username="my_username",
       password="my_password",
       additional_data={"api_key": "my_api_key"}
   )
   
   # Save the block instance in Prefect Cloud
   secure_credentials_block.save(name="my-secure-block")
3. Read the Block in Your Flow:
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   from prefect import flow, task
   
   @task
   def use_credentials():
       # Load the block from Prefect Cloud
       secure_credentials_block = SecureCredentials.load("my-secure-block")
       print(f"Username: {secure_credentials_block.username}")
       # Password will be masked
       print(f"Password: {secure_credentials_block.password}")
       # Additional data will be masked
       print(f"Additional Data: {secure_credentials_block.additional_data}")
   
   @flow
   def my_flow():
       use_credentials()
   
   # Run your flow
   my_flow()
Note: Ensure you are authenticated with Prefect Cloud before running these commands. For more detailed instructions, refer to the Prefect docs: Moving Data. Need further assistance? Feel free to ask!
b
@Marvin when I run the Python code in your first response I get an error of :
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>>> class SecureCredentials(Block):
...     username: Optional[SecretStr] = None
...     password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
...     additional_data: SecretDict = {}
... 
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module>
  File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\main.py", line 197, in __new__
    fields[ann_name] = ModelField.infer(
                       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\fields.py", line 504, in infer
    return cls(
           ^^^^
  File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\fields.py", line 434, in __init__
    self.prepare()
  File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\fields.py", line 555, in prepare
    self.populate_validators()
  File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\fields.py", line 829, in populate_validators
    *(get_validators() if get_validators else list(find_validators(self.type_, self.model_config))),
                                              ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\validators.py", line 765, in find_validators
    raise RuntimeError(f'no validator found for {type_}, see `arbitrary_types_allowed` in Config')
RuntimeError: no validator found for <class 'pydantic.types.SecretStr'>, see `arbitrary_types_allowed` in Config
How do I fix this?
m
Your message was too long by 181 tokens - please shorten it and try again. For reference, here's your message at the allowed limit:
when I run the Python code in your first response I get an error of :
```>>> class SecureCredentials(Block): ... username: Optional[SecretStr] = None ... password: Optional[SecretStr] = None ... additional_data: SecretDict = {} ... Traceback (most recent call last): File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module> File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\main.py", line 197, in new fields[ann_name] = ModelField.infer( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\fields.py", line 504, in infer return cls( ^^^^ File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\fields.py", line 434, in init self.prepare() File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\.env\Lib\site-packages\pydantic\v1\fields.py", line 555, in prepare self.populate_validators() File "
b
@Marvin, how to do if this error: `RuntimeError: no validator found for <class 'pydantic.types.SecretStr'>, see 
arbitrary_types_allowed
in Config` When created a block using:
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class SecureGenericCredentials(Block):
    username: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    additional_data: Optional[SecretDict] = {}
m
The issue you're encountering is due to a change in how 
SecretStr
is handled in different versions of Pydantic. In Pydantic v2, you need to import 
SecretStr
differently. Here's how you can fix the error by correctly importing 
SecretStr
for Pydantic v2: ### Updated Block Definition
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from typing import Optional
from pydantic.v1 import SecretStr  # Adjust import for Pydantic v2
from prefect.blocks.core import Block
from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict

class SecureGenericCredentials(Block):
    username: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    additional_data: Optional[SecretDict] = {}
    
    class Config:
        arbitrary_types_allowed = True

# Register the block type with Prefect
SecureGenericCredentials.register_type()
### Key Changes: 1. Import 
SecretStr
: Use 
from pydantic.v1 import SecretStr
when using Pydantic v2 to avoid validation issues. 2. Config Class: Add 
class Config
with 
arbitrary_types_allowed = True
to your block to handle arbitrary types. Now, you should be able to create and register your block without encountering the 
RuntimeError
. For more details, check out the related GitHub issue: Adjust SecretStr documentation to reflect pydantic v1 / v2 differences. Need further help? Let me know!
b
@Marvin I am now getting this error: 
AttributeError: type object 'SecureGenericCredentials' has no attribute 'register_type'
How can I fix it?
m
The error you're seeing is because 
register_type
is not a method for blocks. Instead, blocks are registered using the Prefect CLI. ### Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Define the Block: Define your block class in a Python file.
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   # my_block.py
   from typing import Optional
   from pydantic.v1 import SecretStr  # Adjust import for Pydantic v2
   from prefect.blocks.core import Block
   from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict

   class SecureGenericCredentials(Block):
       username: Optional[SecretStr] = None
       password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
       additional_data: Optional[SecretDict] = {}
       
       class Config:
           arbitrary_types_allowed = True
2. Register the Block: Use the Prefect CLI to register your block.
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   prefect block register --file my_block.py
3. Use the Block: Save and load the block in your flows.
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   from prefect import Client

   # Create an instance of the block
   secure_credentials_block = SecureGenericCredentials(
       username="my_username",
       password="my_password",
       additional_data={"api_key": "my_api_key"}
   )

   # Save the block instance in Prefect Cloud
   secure_credentials_block.save(name="my-secure-block")
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   from prefect import flow, task

   @task
   def use_credentials():
       # Load the block from Prefect Cloud
       secure_credentials_block = SecureGenericCredentials.load("my-secure-block")
       print(f"Username: {secure_credentials_block.username}")
       # Password will be masked
       print(f"Password: {secure_credentials_block.password}")
       # Additional data will be masked
       print(f"Additional Data: {secure_credentials_block.additional_data}")

   @flow
   def my_flow():
       use_credentials()

   # Run your flow
   my_flow()
To summarize, the block needs to be registered via the CLI, not through the 
register_type
method. Once registered, you can use it in your Prefect Cloud workflows. For more details, refer to the Prefect documentation: Blocks Concepts. Let me know if you need any further assistance!
b
@Marvin, when I use the 
prefect block register --file my_block.py
method for registering my block as suggested, I get the following error:
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AttributeError("type object 'SecureGenericCredentials' has no 
attribute 'register_type'")
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap_external>", line 940, in exec_module
  File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap>", line 241, in _call_with_frames_removed
  File "C:\src\Python\Prefect\marketing_prefect_xxx\cred_block.py", line   
19, in <module>
    SecureGenericCredentials.register_type()
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
AttributeError: type object 'SecureGenericCredentials' has no attribute 'register_type'
How do I fix this?
m
The main issue here seems to be the inclusion of a 
register_type
call within your block definition file (
my_block.py
). The CLI command will execute the file, thus encountering that erroneous code. Here are the correct steps to define and register your block: 1. Define the Block Class: Make sure your block class definition does not include any unnecessary method calls such as 
register_type
. 2. Register the Block via CLI: Use the correct CLI command to register the block without any embedded erroneous code in the block definition file. ### Step-by-Step Example: 1. Define the Block: Create your block class in a Python file (e.g., 
my_block.py
).
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   # my_block.py
   from typing import Optional
   from pydantic.v1 import SecretStr  # Adjust import for Pydantic v2
   from prefect.blocks.core import Block
   from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict

   class SecureGenericCredentials(Block):
       username: Optional[SecretStr] = None
       password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
       additional_data: Optional[SecretDict] = {}
       
       class Config:
           arbitrary_types_allowed = True
Important: Do not include any 
register_type
method or any method calls within the block definition. 2. Register the Block via CLI: Run the Prefect CLI command to register your block.
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   prefect block register --file my_block.py
3. Save the Block Instance: Use Python to create and save an instance of the block.
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   from my_block import SecureGenericCredentials  # Make sure this matches your block definition file name

   # Create an instance of the block
   secure_credentials_block = SecureGenericCredentials(
       username="my_username",
       password="my_password",
       additional_data={"api_key": "my_api_key"}
   )

   # Save the block instance in Prefect Cloud
   block_id = secure_credentials_block.save(name="my-secure-block")
4. Load and Use the Block in Your Flows:
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   from my_block import SecureGenericCredentials  # Make sure this matches your block definition file name
   from prefect import flow, task

   @task
   def use_credentials():
       # Load the block from Prefect Cloud
       secure_credentials_block = SecureGenericCredentials.load("my-secure-block")
       print(f"Username: {secure_credentials_block.username}")
       # Password will be masked
       print(f"Password: {secure_credentials_block.password}")
       # Additional data will be masked
       print(f"Additional Data: {secure_credentials_block.additional_data}")

   @flow
   def my_flow():
       use_credentials()

   # Run your flow
   my_flow()
### Summary: - Define your block in a Python file without any unnecessary method calls. - Register the block using the CLI. - Create and save an instance of the block using the Prefect Python API. - Load and use the block within your flows. For more details, refer to the Prefect documentation: Blocks Concepts. Let me know if you have any further questions!
The error is occurring because there is still a reference to 
register_type
in your 
my_block.py
file. Ensure the file doesn't include that method call. ### Correct Steps: 1. Ensure 
my_block.py
is Clean: Your block definition file should not contain any unnecessary method calls like 
register_type
. 2. Register the Block via CLI Correctly: Run the correct CLI command while ensuring that the file does not cause any conflicts. ### Clean Block Definition:
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# my_block.py
from typing import Optional
from pydantic.v1 import SecretStr  # Ensure you are using the correct import for Pydantic v2 support
from prefect.blocks.core import Block
from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict

class SecureGenericCredentials(Block):
    username: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    additional_data: Optional[SecretDict] = {}
    
    class Config:
        arbitrary_types_allowed = True

# Important: Do not include SecureGenericCredentials.register_type() or any other method calls here.
### Register Via CLI: Run the following command in your terminal:
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sh
prefect block register --file my_block.py
### Save the Block Instance: Create and save a block instance using the Prefect API:
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from my_block import SecureGenericCredentials

secure_credentials_block = SecureGenericCredentials(
    username="my_username",
    password="my_password",
    additional_data={"api_key": "my_api_key"}
)

block_id = secure_credentials_block.save(name="my-secure-block")
### Use the Block: Load and use the block in your flows:
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from my_block import SecureGenericCredentials
from prefect import flow, task

@task
def use_credentials():
    secure_credentials_block = SecureGenericCredentials.load("my-secure-block")
    print(f"Username: {secure_credentials_block.username}")
    print(f"Password: {secure_credentials_block.password}")
    print(f"Additional Data: {secure_credentials_block.additional_data}")

@flow
def my_flow():
    use_credentials()

my_flow()
### Key Points: - Remove Unnecessary Code: Ensure 
my_block.py
only defines the block without calling any methods like 
register_type
. - Use Correct CLI Command: 
prefect block register --file my_block.py
is the correct command. - Handle Secrets Properly: Use Prefect's mechanisms for handling secrets securely. This ensures that the block is properly registered and usable within your Prefect flows. Let me know if you encounter any further issues!
b
@Marvin, how do I include a description in the block instance?
m
To include a description in your block instance in Prefect, you can pass the description parameter when saving the block instance. Here's how you can do it: ### Step-by-Step Example: 1. Define the Block Class: Make sure your block definition is correct and doesn't include unnecessary method calls.
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   # my_block.py
   from typing import Optional
   from pydantic.v1 import SecretStr
   from prefect.blocks.core import Block
   from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict

   class SecureGenericCredentials(Block):
       username: Optional[SecretStr] = None
       password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
       additional_data: Optional[SecretDict] = {}
       
       class Config:
           arbitrary_types_allowed = True
2. Register the Block: Use the Prefect CLI to register your block.
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   prefect block register --file my_block.py
3. Save the Block Instance with a Description: Use the Prefect Python API to create and save an instance of the block with a description.
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   from my_block import SecureGenericCredentials  # Adjust this import based on your actual file name

   # Create an instance of the block
   secure_credentials_block = SecureGenericCredentials(
       username="my_username",
       password="my_password",
       additional_data={"api_key": "my_api_key"}
   )

   # Save the block instance in Prefect Cloud with a description
   block_id = secure_credentials_block.save(name="my-secure-block", description="This block contains credentials for accessing the secure API.")
4. Load and Use the Block in Your Flows:
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   from my_block import SecureGenericCredentials  # Ensure this matches your block definition file name
   from prefect import flow, task

   @task
   def use_credentials():
       # Load the block from Prefect Cloud
       secure_credentials_block = SecureGenericCredentials.load("my-secure-block")
       print(f"Username: {secure_credentials_block.username}")
       # Password will be masked
       print(f"Password: {secure_credentials_block.password}")
       # Additional data will be masked
       print(f"Additional Data: {secure_credentials_block.additional_data}")

   @flow
   def my_flow():
       use_credentials()

   # Run your flow
   my_flow()
### Summary: - Define your block in a Python file (
my_block.py
). - Register the block using the CLI (
prefect block register --file my_block.py
). - Save the block instance with a description using the Prefect Python API (
block_instance.save(name="...", description="...")
). - Load and use the block within your flows. For more details, refer to the Prefect documentation: Blocks Concepts. Let me know if you have further questions!
b
@Marvin that is for adding a description to a specific block. How do I include a description using metadata for the Block Type definition?
m
To include a description in the block type definition using metadata, you can set metadata fields on a block type's subclass. Prefect allows you to control the display of block types via these metadata fields. ### Adding Description to Block Type Definition Here's how you can add a description to your block type definition: 1. Define the Block Class with Metadata: Include the metadata fields such as 
_block_type_name
, 
_block_type_slug
, 
_logo_url
, and 
_description
. ### Example:
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from typing import Optional
from pydantic.v1 import SecretStr  # Ensure correct import for Pydantic v2
from prefect.blocks.core import Block
from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict

class SecureGenericCredentials(Block):
    username: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    additional_data: Optional[SecretDict] = {}
    
    class Config:
        arbitrary_types_allowed = True

    # Metadata for block type
    _block_type_name = "Secure Generic Credentials"
    _block_type_slug = "secure-generic-credentials"
    _description = "This block is used to store secure generic credentials, including username, password, and additional data."
    _logo_url = "<https://your-logo-url.com/logo.png>"  # Optional custom logo URL if needed

# Register the block type with Prefect
prefect block register --file my_block.py
### Key Metadata Fields: - _block_type_name: Display name of the block in the UI. - _block_type_slug: Unique slug to reference the block type. - _description: A description for your block type. - _logo_url: Optional custom logo URL for the block. ### Register the Block Type: After defining the block class with metadata, register it via the CLI:
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prefect block register --file my_block.py
### Confirm Registration: - Go to the Prefect UI and navigate to Blocks. You should see your block type along with the description and other metadata. Refer to the Prefect Blocks Concepts documentation for more details on setting metadata. Let me know if this solves your problem or if you need further assistance!
b
@Marvin if I want to delete the existing copy of this block, how do I do that?
m
If you want to delete an existing copy of a block in Prefect, you can use the Prefect CLI or the Prefect UI. ### Deleting a Block Instance via CLI: 1. List Existing Blocks: First, list the blocks to ensure you have the correct block name or ID.
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   prefect block list
2. Delete the Block: Use the 
delete
command to remove the specific block instance.
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   prefect block delete <BLOCK_ID>
### Deleting a Block Instance via Prefect UI: 1. Navigate to the Blocks Page: Go to the Prefect Cloud UI and navigate to the Blocks section. 2. Find the Block: Locate the block instance you want to delete. 3. Delete the Block: Click on the block instance and look for a delete or remove option. ### Example of Using CLI To ensure you delete the correct block instance, get the list of blocks and their IDs first:
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prefect block list
This will output something like:
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ID                                    TYPE                          NAME
------------------------------------  ----------------------------  --------------
a9990b2e-45b5-4a9d-8cf6-207efb6c4e21  secure-generic-credentials    my-secure-block
...
Then, delete the specific block instance using its ID:
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prefect block delete a9990b2e-45b5-4a9d-8cf6-207efb6c4e21
### Notes: - Make sure you reference the correct block ID when deleting. - Deleting a block instance is irreversible, so proceed with caution. For more details on managing blocks, you can refer to the Prefect Blocks Concepts documentation. Let me know if you have any further questions or need additional assistance!
b
@Marvin, how do I delete an existing block type?
m
Deleting a block type in Prefect is not directly documented as a single command, but you can approach it by unregistering or deleting all instances of a given block type. Here's how to manually handle this: ### Steps for Deleting a Block Type: 1. Delete all Block Instances: Ensure you delete all instances of the block type you want to remove. 2. Unregister the Block Type: As there is no direct command to unregister a block type via CLI, the common approach is to ensure the block type is no longer registered or used. ### Deleting Block Instances: Make sure you delete all individual block instances. Use the CLI to list and delete all instances.
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# List all block instances
prefect block list

# Delete each instance using their Block IDs
prefect block delete <BLOCK_INSTANCE_ID>
Repeat the above command for each instance of the block type you wish to remove. ### Ensuring Block Type is Unregistered: If block types were registered within your Python module using the CLI, the common approach is to make sure not to re-register the block in future runs. There's no explicit command to "unregister" a block type but removing all instances effectively makes it cease to exist in practice. ### Example: Clean Up Script To ensure you delete all instances of a specific block type programmatically, you can list and delete them:
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from prefect import Client

client = Client()

# List all block types and instances
block_types = client.graphql(
    """ query {
        block_types {
            id
            name
        }
        block_documents {
            id
            block_type {
                name
            }
        }
    }"""
)

# Identify block types and instances to delete
block_type_name_to_delete = "secure-generic-credentials"
block_instances_to_delete = [
    block_doc["id"]
    for block_doc in block_types["data"]["block_documents"]
    if block_doc["block_type"]["name"] == block_type_name_to_delete
]

# Delete block instances
for block_instance_id in block_instances_to_delete:
    client.delete_block(block_instance_id)
    print(f"Deleted block instance: {block_instance_id}")
### Summary: - Delete All Block Instances: Use the CLI to delete each block instance. - Unregister Block Type: Ensure no re-registration of the block type happens. For more information, refer to the Prefect Blocks Concepts documentation. If you have further questions or need more specific steps, feel free to ask!
b
@Marvin what is the process to delete a block type when there are not blocks using it while using Prefect 2?
m
To delete a block type when there are no instances using it in Prefect 2, follow these steps: ### Steps to Delete a Block Type: 1. Ensure No Instances Exist: Ensure that no instances of the block type exist. You can list and delete all existing block instances using the CLI. 2. Delete the Block Type via API: Use the Prefect API to delete the block type. Prefect's REST API can be used for this purpose. ### Example Steps #### Step 1: Ensure No Instances Exist
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# List all block instances
prefect block list

# Delete each instance using their Block IDs
prefect block delete <BLOCK_INSTANCE_ID>
#### Step 2: Delete the Block Type via API If you have ensured no instances exist, you can proceed to delete the block type. Here is how you can do it using the Prefect REST API.
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import requests

# Define the Prefect API endpoint and your block type information
api_url = "YOUR_PREFECT_API_URL"
block_type_id = "YOUR_BLOCK_TYPE_ID"  # Replace with the actual Block Type ID

# Make a DELETE request to delete the block type
response = requests.delete(f"{api_url}/block_types/{block_type_id}")

# Check response
if response.status_code == 204:
    print("Block type deleted successfully!")
else:
    print(f"Failed to delete block type: {response.content}")
### Alternative: Deleting via Prefect UI 1. Navigate to the Prefect Blocks Page in the Prefect Cloud UI. 2. Locate the Block Type: Find the block type you wish to delete. 3. Delete the Block Type: Follow the UI prompts to delete the block type. ### Important Considerations: - Ensure that the block type truly has no instances before deletion as a safeguard. - Deleting a block type is irreversible, so proceed with caution. ### Documentation References: - Prefect Block Concepts - Prefect API Documentation Let me know if you need further assistance or have additional questions!
b
@Marvin how do I provide the authentication information for the requests.delete method?
m
To provide authentication information for the 
requests.delete
method, you typically include an API token or key in the headers. Here's how you can do it explicitly for Prefect: ### Example: Deleting a Block Type with Authentication 1. Set Up Your API Token: Make sure you have your Prefect API token handy. You can usually find this in your Prefect Cloud account settings. 2. Use Requests Module with Authentication: Include your API token in the headers when making the DELETE request. ### Code Example:
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import requests

# Define the Prefect API endpoint and your block type information
api_url = "<https://api.prefect.io>"
block_type_id = "YOUR_BLOCK_TYPE_ID"  # Replace with the actual Block Type ID
api_token = "YOUR_PREFECT_API_TOKEN"  # Replace with your actual Prefect API token

# Set up headers for authentication
headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_token}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

# Make a DELETE request to delete the block type
response = requests.delete(f"{api_url}/block_types/{block_type_id}", headers=headers)

# Check the response
if response.status_code == 204:
    print("Block type deleted successfully!")
else:
    print(f"Failed to delete block type: {response.content}")
### Steps: 1. Set 
api_url
to the Prefect API URL (usually 
<https://api.prefect.io>
for Prefect Cloud). 2. Replace 
YOUR_BLOCK_TYPE_ID
 with the actual block type ID you wish to delete. 3. Replace 
YOUR_PREFECT_API_TOKEN
 with your actual Prefect API token. 4. Use a DELETE request with authentication headers. ### Security Considerations: - Keep your API token secure and do not expose it in public repositories. - Use environment variables or secret management tools to handle sensitive information securely. For more details on Prefect's API and authentication methods, refer to the Prefect API Documentation. Need further assistance? Let me know!
b
@Marvin how do I get the block type id?
m
To get the block type ID in Prefect, you can use the Prefect CLI or the Prefect Cloud UI. ### Using the Prefect CLI 1. List Block Types: Use the CLI command to list all available block types.
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   prefect block type ls
### Example CLI Command
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prefect block type ls
This command will list all block types along with their IDs, names, and descriptions. ### Using the Prefect Cloud UI 1. Navigate to the Blocks Page: Go to the Prefect Cloud UI and navigate to the Blocks section. 2. Find the Block Type: Locate the block type you are interested in. The UI will display the block type ID, name, and other metadata details. ### Example Usage #### Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. List Block Types via CLI:
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   prefect block type ls
Example output:
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ID                                    NAME                            SLUG
   ------------------------------------  -----------------------------  --------------------
   a1b2c3d4-5678-90ab-cdef-1234567890ab  Secure Generic Credentials      secure-generic-credentials
   ...
2. Retrieve Block Type ID: Find the appropriate block type in the list and note its ID. 3. Use the Block Type ID: Use the block type ID in your subsequent API calls or scripts. ### Comprehensive Example to List and Delete a Block Type #### Step 1: List Block Types
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# List all block types
prefect block type ls
#### Step 2: Use the API to Delete the Block Type Here's how you can use the Prefect API to delete a block type if there are no instances using it:
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import requests

# Define the Prefect API endpoint and your block type information
api_url = "<https://api.prefect.io>"
block_type_id = "YOUR_BLOCK_TYPE_ID"  # Replace with the actual Block Type ID
api_token = "YOUR_PREFECT_API_TOKEN"  # Replace with your actual Prefect API token

# Set up headers for authentication
headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_token}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

# Make a DELETE request to delete the block type
response = requests.delete(f"{api_url}/block_types/{block_type_id}", headers=headers)

# Check the response
if response.status_code == 204:
    print("Block type deleted successfully!")
else:
    print(f"Failed to delete block type: {response.content}")
Remember to replace 
YOUR_BLOCK_TYPE_ID
and 
YOUR_PREFECT_API_TOKEN
with the actual values. For more information, refer to the Prefect Blocks Concepts. Let me know if you have any further questions!
b
@Marvin with the block type and block created, how can I now load the block if my code has no definition of what the block is?
m
To load a block without having the class definition available in your code, Prefect allows you to dynamically retrieve the block instance using its type and name. You can use the Prefect SDK to fetch the block's data. Here’s how to do it: ### Step-by-Step Guide: 1. Use the Prefect Client: You will utilize the Prefect Client to interact with the Prefect API and retrieve the block instance dynamically. 2. Retrieve the Block Instance: You can retrieve the block instance using the block type and name. ### Code Example:
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from prefect import Client

# Initialize the Prefect Client
client = Client()

# Define your block type and block name
block_type_slug = "secure-generic-credentials"  # This should match the type slug used during registration
block_name = "my-secure-block"  # The name given when the block was saved

# Retrieve the block document
block_document = client.get(f"/block_documents/", params={"block_type_slug": block_type_slug, "name": block_name})
block_data = block_document.get('data')

# Access block details (dictionary form)
print(block_data)
### Explanation: 1. Initialize the Prefect Client:
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   from prefect import Client
   client = Client()
2. Define Block Type Slug and Name: Replace 
block_type_slug
and 
block_name
with your actual block type slug and name defined during registration. 3. Retrieve the Block Document: Use the client to get the block document dynamically. ### Comprehensive Example:
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from prefect import Client

def load_block_data(block_type_slug, block_name):
    # Initialize the Prefect Client
    client = Client()

    # Retrieve the block document
    response = client.get("/block_documents/", params={"block_type_slug": block_type_slug, "name": block_name})
    
    if response.status_code == 200:
        block_document = response.json()
        block_data = block_document.get('data')
        return block_data
    else:
        raise Exception(f"Failed to retrieve block: {response.content}")

# Example usage
block_type_slug = "secure-generic-credentials"  # Replace with your block type slug
block_name = "my-secure-block"  # Replace with the name of your block

block_data = load_block_data(block_type_slug, block_name)
print(block_data)
### Key Points: - Client Initialization: Always start by initializing the Prefect Client. - Dynamic Block Retrieval: Fetch the block data dynamically without needing the class definition in your code. For more detailed instructions and options, refer to the Prefect Blocks Concepts documentation. If you have further questions or need additional help, let me know!
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@Marvin, does your last response work with Prefect 2? If not, please show me how to do this using Prefect 2.
m
In Prefect 2, you can dynamically load a block instance without having the class definition in your code by using the 
Block
class to fetch the block by its type and name. Here’s how you can do it: ### Step-by-Step Guide: 1. Install Prefect: Ensure you have Prefect 2 installed.
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   pip install prefect
2. Retrieve the Block Instance: Use the 
Block.load
method by specifying the block type and name. ### Example Code:
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from prefect.blocks.core import Block

def load_block_instance(block_type_slug, block_name):
    block = Block.load(f"{block_type_slug}/{block_name}")
    return block

# Example usage
block_type_slug = "secure-generic-credentials"  # Replace with your block type slug
block_name = "my-secure-block"  # Replace with the name of your block

block_instance = load_block_instance(block_type_slug, block_name)
print(block_instance)
### Explanation: 1. Load the Block:
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   from prefect.blocks.core import Block
   block = Block.load(f"{block_type_slug}/{block_name}")
This line dynamically loads the block instance using its type and name. The 
Block.load
method fetches the block from the Prefect Cloud or server. 2. Print Block Details:
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   print(block_instance)
### More Details: - Block Class: The 
Block
class in Prefect allows you to interact with block instances. - Load Method: The 
Block.load
method is used to dynamically load a block instance using its type and name. ### Comprehensive Example:
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from prefect.blocks.core import Block

def load_block_instance(block_type_slug, block_name):
    block = Block.load(f"{block_type_slug}/{block_name}")
    return block

# Example Usage
block_type_slug = "secure-generic-credentials"  # Replace with your block type slug
block_name = "my-secure-block"  # Replace with the name of your block

block_instance = load_block_instance(block_type_slug, block_name)

# Access block data
print(f"Username: {block_instance.username}")
print(f"Password: {block_instance.password.get_secret_value()}")  # Assuming password is a SecretStr type
if block_instance.additional_data:
    for key, value in block_instance.additional_data.items():
        print(f"{key}: {value.get_secret_value()}")
### Important Considerations: - Secrets: If your block contains sensitive data like passwords or API keys, use appropriate methods to safely access these values. - Block Type and Name: Ensure you use the correct block type slug and block name that match your registered blocks. For more documentation and details, refer to Prefect Blocks Concepts. If you have further questions or need more assistance, let me know!
b
@Marvin when calling the Block.load function I am getting this Exception: 
"No class found for dispatch key 'secure-generic-credentials' in registry for type 'Block'."
How do I fix this?
m
The error message "No class found for dispatch key 'secure-generic-credentials' in registry for type 'Block'" indicates that Prefect cannot find the block type in the current context. This can happen if the block type has not been properly registered or if you are trying to load a block type that Prefect does not recognize. Here's how to resolve this issue: ### Steps to Fix the Error 1. Ensure the Block Type is Registered: Make sure that the block type has been registered properly. 2. Verify Block Type Slug: Double-check the block type slug to ensure it matches what was used during registration. 3. Register Custom Block Type (if necessary): If you created a custom block type, ensure it is properly registered with Prefect. ### Comprehensive Example #### Step 1: Register the Block Type Ensure your block type is registered:
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# my_block.py
from typing import Optional
from pydantic.v1 import SecretStr
from prefect.blocks.core import Block
from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict

class SecureGenericCredentials(Block):
    username: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    password: Optional[SecretStr] = None
    additional_data: Optional[SecretDict] = {}
    
    class Config:
        arbitrary_types_allowed = True

    _block_type_name = "Secure Generic Credentials"
    _block_type_slug = "secure-generic-credentials"
    _description = "This block is used to store secure generic credentials, including username, password, and additional data."

# Register the block type using CLI
# Run this command in your terminal
# prefect block register --file my_block.py
#### Step 2: Load the Block Use the API to load the block instance dynamically:
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from prefect.blocks.core import Block

def load_block_instance(block_type_slug, block_name):
    block = Block.load(f"{block_type_slug}/{block_name}")
    return block

# Example usage
block_type_slug = "secure-generic-credentials"  # Ensure this matches the registered slug
block_name = "my-secure-block"  # Replace with the name of your block

block_instance = load_block_instance(block_type_slug, block_name)
print(block_instance)
### Register the Block Type Using CLI Make sure to run the CLI command to register your block type:
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prefect block register --file my_block.py
### Example Validation To validate the registration: 1. List Registered Block Types:
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   prefect block type ls
2. Check for Your Block Type: Ensure your block type (
secure-generic-credentials
) appears in the list. ### Loading Built-in Block Types If you're working with built-in block types, ensure you're using the correct slug and name. Built-in types are typically pre-registered, but you can verify them using the CLI. ### In Summary: 1. Define and Register Block Type: Ensure your block type is defined correctly and is registered with Prefect. 2. Match Block Type Slug: Use the correct block type slug and name when loading the block. 3. Register Block Type via CLI: Use 
prefect block register --file my_block.py
to register the custom block type. For more details, refer to the Prefect Blocks Concepts documentation. Let me know if you have any further questions or need additional assistance!
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