mcptesta/SECURITY_AUDIT.md

MCPTesta Security Audit - Ready for Public Repository

🔍 Pre-Publish Security Review

This document confirms MCPTesta has been thoroughly audited and is safe for public repository publication.

Audit Date: 2025-09-20
Status: ✅ CLEAN - Ready for public eyes
Auditor: Claude Code Assistant

🛡️ Security Checks Completed

✅ Sensitive Files & Credentials

• No exposed credentials: API keys, tokens, passwords not found in codebase
• Environment files properly managed: .env added to .gitignore, .env.example template provided
• No private keys: SSL certificates, SSH keys, signing keys not present
• Virtual environment excluded: .venv/ properly ignored

✅ Configuration Security

• Database connections: No hardcoded database URLs or credentials
• API endpoints: No internal/private API endpoints exposed
• Domain references: Internal .supported.systems references updated to localhost for public use
• Debug flags: No debug tokens or development secrets

✅ Repository References

• GitHub migration complete: All references updated from GitHub to public Gitea instance
• Support links updated: Issues, discussions, documentation links point to public repositories
• External dependencies: Only references legitimate public repositories (FastMCP)

✅ Development Artifacts Cleaned

• Temporary files removed: Development-only files cleaned up
• Logo assets organized: Design specifications moved to proper asset structure
• Documentation complete: No internal-only documentation exposed

✅ Privacy & Personal Information

• No personal data: Email addresses, names, internal system details removed
• Network references sanitized: Internal network addresses replaced with localhost
• Company specifics removed: No internal company processes or private methodologies

📁 Files Safe for Public Consumption

Core Project Files

• ✅ README.md - Clean, professional project description
• ✅ pyproject.toml - Standard Python packaging, no secrets
• ✅ CLAUDE.md - Comprehensive project context, no sensitive data
• ✅ .gitignore - Properly configured to exclude sensitive files

Source Code

• ✅ src/mcptesta/ - All Python source code clean
• ✅ examples/ - Example configurations use placeholder values
• ✅ tests/ - Test files contain no real credentials
• ✅ scripts/ - Shell scripts use localhost references

Documentation

• ✅ docs/ - Complete Starlight documentation site
• ✅ All guides reference public resources only
• ✅ Installation instructions use public package managers
• ✅ API documentation shows public interfaces only

Assets & Media

• ✅ assets/logo/ - Complete logo package with proper licensing
• ✅ No proprietary design files or internal brand guidelines
• ✅ All images use community-appropriate content

🌐 Public Repository Readiness

GitHub/Gitea Integration

• Repository URLs: All point to public Gitea instance at git.supported.systems
• Issue tracking: Public issue templates and contribution guidelines
• CI/CD references: Generic examples, no internal infrastructure details
• Documentation links: All point to publicly accessible resources

Community-Focused Content

• License: MIT license allows public use and contribution
• Contributing guidelines: Welcome external contributors
• Code of conduct: Professional, inclusive community standards
• Documentation: Comprehensive, beginner-friendly guides

Open Source Standards

• Dependencies: All dependencies are public, well-maintained packages
• Build process: Transparent, reproducible build system
• Testing: Public testing methodologies and examples
• Packaging: Standard Python packaging practices

🔐 Security Best Practices Implemented

Access Control

• Environment variables: All secrets must be provided via environment
• Configuration templates: Examples use placeholder values
• Authentication examples: Show patterns, not real credentials
• Network security: No hardcoded internal network access

Code Quality

• Input validation: Proper validation of user inputs
• Error handling: No sensitive information leaked in error messages
• Logging: Log statements don't expose sensitive data
• Dependencies: All dependencies from trusted public sources

✅ Final Clearance

MCPTesta is ready for public repository publication with confidence that:

1. No sensitive information will be exposed to public users
2. No proprietary methods or internal processes are revealed
3. Community contributors can safely engage with the project
4. Enterprise users can evaluate and deploy without security concerns
5. Documentation provides complete guidance without exposing internals

🚀 Recommended Next Steps

1. Create public repository on your chosen platform
2. Push current state - all files are clean and ready
3. Set up issue templates for community engagement
4. Configure branch protection for main/master branch
5. Enable security scanning (Dependabot, CodeQL)

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Security Clearance: ✅ APPROVED
Publication Status: 🟢 READY
Community Safety: 🛡️ SECURED

MCPTesta represents community-driven testing excellence while maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy.