We actively support security updates for the following versions:

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to protect users until a fix is available.

Send an email to: security@ethical-ai-syndicate.org

Please include:

• A clear description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact and severity assessment
• Any suggested fixes or mitigations

• Initial Response: We will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
• Assessment: We will assess the vulnerability within 7 days
• Updates: We will provide regular updates on the status of the fix
• Disclosure: We will coordinate disclosure after a fix is available

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

• We will credit you in security advisories (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
• We will work with you to understand and resolve the issue
• We will provide a reasonable timeframe for fixes before public disclosure

When using Chroma-Coder:

1. API Keys: Never commit API keys to version control. Use environment variables or secure credential storage.

2. Code Execution: Chroma-Coder can execute shell commands. Always review generated code before execution, especially in production environments.

3. File Access: Be aware that Chroma-Coder has access to files in your project directory. Don't run it in directories containing sensitive information.

4. Network Access: Some features may make network requests. Review network access settings in your configuration.

5. Updates: Keep Chroma-Coder updated to the latest version to receive security patches.

Chroma-Coder includes several security features:

• Approval Flow: Dangerous operations require explicit approval
• Sandboxing: Code execution can be sandboxed (when enabled)
• Audit Logging: Actions are logged for security auditing
• Input Validation: All inputs are validated before processing
• Rate Limiting: API requests are rate-limited to prevent abuse

• LLM Provider Security: Chroma-Coder sends code and context to LLM providers. Review your provider's data handling policies.
• Local File Access: The tool has read/write access to files in your project directory.
• Command Execution: Generated commands are executed in your shell environment.

Security updates are released as:

• Patch releases (e.g., 1.0.1) for critical security fixes
• Minor releases (e.g., 1.1.0) for security improvements
• Major releases (e.g., 2.0.0) for significant security architecture changes

Subscribe to security advisories by watching this repository or checking the CHANGELOG.md.

We conduct regular security audits and welcome third-party security reviews. If you're interested in conducting a security audit, please contact us at security@ethical-ai-syndicate.org.

Thank you for helping keep Chroma-Coder secure!