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+#pragma once
+
+#include <string>
+#include <vector>
+
+class BlobInterface
+{
+
+  public:
+    virtual ~BlobInterface() = default;
+
+    /**
+     * Get a list of the blob_ids provided by the BMC.
+     *
+     * @return list of strings, each representing a blob_id returned.
+     */
+    virtual std::vector<std::string> getBlobList() = 0;
+};