Balena Settings Client

balena-settings-client is a low-level utility module designed to provide read-only access to user-configurable balena application settings. It consolidates configuration from various sources, including default settings, user-specific `.balenarc.yml` files (e.g., `$HOME/.balenarc.yml` on Unix), project-specific `.balenarc.yml` files (`$PWD/balenarc.yml`), and environment variables prefixed with `BALENARC_`. Values are merged with a clear precedence hierarchy, allowing for flexible overrides. The current stable version is 6.0.3, with recent releases indicating active maintenance and development. Key differentiators include its role in the balena ecosystem for managing client-side settings, its ability to merge configurations from multiple sources, and its explicit read-only nature. This module is not intended for direct end-user consumption; instead, users are typically directed to the higher-level `balena-sdk` for interacting with balena services.