title: How to avoid hard coded username/password in jira.cfg for pytest_jira plugin
body: <p>I am trying to integrate <code>pytest-jira</code> plugin to my python script. I am referring to this <a href="https://github.com/rhevm-qe-automation/pytest_jira" rel="nofollow noreferrer">link</a>.</p>
  
  <p>It is not feasible to hard code username/password in clear text form in <code>~/jira.cfg</code>. Is there any way I can override them from outside? Basically I am looking for ways to skip hard coding of password in <code>jira.cfg</code>.</p>
  
  <pre><code>username = USERNAME (or blank for no authentication
  password = PASSWORD (or blank for no authentication)
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Can someone suggest a way to do this?</p>