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Security

SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Reporting Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability in this repository, please report it privately.

How to Report

  1. Do not open a public issue
  2. Contact the repository owner directly
  3. Provide detailed information about the vulnerability
  4. Allow reasonable time for a fix before public disclosure

Sensitive Information

What Not to Commit

  • API tokens or keys
  • Passwords or credentials
  • Private keys
  • Personal information
  • Database connection strings

Protected Files

The following files are in .gitignore and should never be committed:

  • .secrets.txt - Contains local credentials
  • Any file with actual API tokens

Best Practices

For Contributors

  • Never commit secrets
  • Use environment variables for sensitive data
  • Review changes before pushing
  • Report accidental commits immediately

For Bot Operations

  • Rotate tokens regularly
  • Use minimal required permissions
  • Monitor for unusual activity
  • Keep credentials in .secrets.txt (gitignored)

Scope

This is a testing repository with no production use. However, we still maintain security best practices to protect credentials and prevent accidental exposure.

There aren’t any published security advisories