Rpk cluster config edits

[kbatuigas]

Description

This pull request focuses on improving the clarity and consistency of documentation for various rpk cluster config commands in the Redpanda CLI. Key changes include rephrasing for better readability, standardizing terminology, and enhancing descriptions of command behavior and options.

Documentation Improvements:

• General clarity and terminology updates:

  • Updated descriptions to replace "nodes" with "brokers" for consistency and clarified the distinction between cluster and broker properties in rpk-cluster-config-edit.adoc.
  • Improved phrasing in rpk-cluster-config-force-reset.adoc to emphasize the specific use case for the force-reset command and clarified its behavior.

• Consistency in flag descriptions:

  • Standardized the description for the --all flag across rpk-cluster-config-edit.adoc and rpk-cluster-config-export.adoc to ensure uniformity in explaining low-level tunables. [1] [2]

• Enhanced command option descriptions:

  • Refined the explanation of the --cache-file option in rpk-cluster-config-force-reset.adoc to improve clarity and align with Redpanda's terminology.

• Additional contextual improvements:

  • Added a conditional block for cloud environments in rpk-cluster-config-get.adoc to guide users toward appropriate commands for interactive or bulk operations.
  • Reworded the description of deprecated content handling in rpk-cluster-config-lint.adoc for better readability.

Resolves https://redpandadata.atlassian.net/browse/
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• Small fix (typos, links, copyedits, etc)

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Walkthrough

The changes revise documentation for several rpk cluster config commands, focusing on clarifying terminology and improving phrasing. The term "node" is consistently replaced with "broker," and explanations are reworded for better clarity and precision. Notes and warnings are updated to be more explicit, and some content is conditionally included based on environment variables. No functional or procedural changes are made; all modifications are limited to wording and formatting in documentation files.

Assessment against linked issues

Objective	Addressed	Explanation
Clarify rpk cluster config text, especially replacing confusing node/broker terminology (DOC-1289)	✅
Improve clarity and consistency in documentation for rpk cluster config commands (DOC-1289)	✅
Ensure documentation reflects support for Cloud and conditionally shows relevant notes (DOC-1289)	✅

Suggested reviewers

• pmw-rp
• Feediver1
• micheleRP

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Actionable comments posted: 1

🧹 Nitpick comments (2)

modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-force-reset.adoc (2)

10-12: Suggest full command names for clarity
Refer to rpk cluster config set and rpk cluster config edit instead of just set/edit to avoid ambiguity in command references.

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29-30: Suggest clarifying default path
“Defaults to Redpanda data directory” could be more precise by naming the actual path (e.g., /var/lib/redpanda/data) or referencing the data-directory flag.

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• modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-edit.adoc (1 hunks)
• modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-export.adoc (1 hunks)
• modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-force-reset.adoc (2 hunks)
• modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-get.adoc (1 hunks)
• modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-lint.adoc (1 hunks)

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🔇 Additional comments (8)

modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-lint.adoc (1)

5-6: Approve phrasing refinement
The updated sentence correctly replaces “managed via …” with “managed through …” and fixes the possessive form, improving readability without changing meaning.

modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-export.adoc (1)

9-10: Approve clearer tunables note
Splitting into two sentences cleanly separates the default exclusion from the instruction to use --all, matching the style of related docs.

modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-force-reset.adoc (3)

3-3: Approve terminology precision
Changing “on this node” to “on a broker” makes the target explicit and aligns with the updated terminology in other docs.

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5-5: Approve tightened usage warning
Restricting force-reset to startup failure scenarios clarifies its intent and helps prevent misuse.

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7-8: Approve cache behavior explanation
The rephrased description clearly communicates that the property is removed from the local broker cache and reverted to default on next startup.

modules/reference/pages/rpk/rpk-cluster/rpk-cluster-config-edit.adoc (3)

7-8: Approve consistent terminology
Replacing “nodes” with “brokers” and distinguishing cluster vs. broker properties aligns with the updated vocabulary across all rpk cluster config docs.

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10-12: Approve streamlined save behavior description
The revised wording succinctly explains that changes are persisted when the editor is closed.

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14-15: Approve unified tunables phrasing
The two-sentence approach and consistent use of “tunables” mirrors other command references (export, lint), enhancing uniformity.

[r-vasquez]

Thanks!

[micheleRP]

Please see my suggestions, then looks good!