MSSQL MCP Server

# Publication Checklist This checklist ensures the repository is ready for open-source publication on GitHub. ## 📋 Pre-Publication Checklist ### ✅ Documentation Complete - [x] **README.md**: Comprehensive user guide with clear value proposition - [x] **CONTRIBUTING.md**: Detailed contribution guidelines - [x] **LICENSE**: MIT License with proper attribution - [x] **CHANGELOG.md**: Version history and release notes - [x] **docs/PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md**: Architectural overview ### ✅ Code Quality - [x] **TypeScript**: Strict mode enabled, comprehensive types - [x] **Build System**: Working TypeScript compilation - [x] **Dependencies**: All dependencies properly declared - [x] **Security**: SQL injection prevention implemented - [x] **Error Handling**: Comprehensive error management ### ✅ Configuration Files - [x] **package.json**: Professional metadata for npm distribution - [x] **tsconfig.json**: Proper TypeScript configuration - [x] **.gitignore**: Comprehensive ignore patterns - [x] **.env.example**: Template environment configuration ### ✅ Repository Structure - [x] **Logical Organization**: Clear separation of concerns - [x] **Standard Files**: All expected open-source files present - [x] **Naming Conventions**: Consistent throughout project - [x] **Documentation**: Well-organized in docs/ directory ### ✅ Legal Compliance - [x] **MIT License**: Proper copyright attribution - [x] **Original Attribution**: Azure-Samples repository credited - [x] **License Compatibility**: No conflicts with dependencies - [x] **Copyright**: Updated for fork ownership ### ✅ Security Review - [x] **Input Validation**: Comprehensive SQL injection prevention - [x] **Authentication**: Secure dual authentication system - [x] **Credentials**: No hardcoded secrets in repository - [x] **Environment Variables**: Secure configuration management ## 🔧 Final Steps Before Publication ### 1. Update Repository URLs Replace `USERNAME` placeholders with actual GitHub username in: - [ ] `package.json` (repository, homepage, bugs URLs) - [ ] `README.md` (clone URL) - [ ] `CONTRIBUTING.md` (clone URL) - [ ] `CHANGELOG.md` (releases URL) ### 2. GitHub Repository Setup - [ ] Create GitHub repository with name `mssql-mcp-server` - [ ] Set repository description: "A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to interact with both local SQL Server and Azure SQL Database through natural language" - [ ] Add topics/tags: `mcp`, `sql-server`, `azure-sql`, `database`, `ai`, `typescript`, `natural-language` - [ ] Enable Issues and Discussions - [ ] Set up branch protection rules for main branch ### 3. Initial Release Preparation - [ ] Tag version 1.0.0 - [ ] Create GitHub release with changelog - [ ] Test npm package publication (optional) - [ ] Verify all links work correctly ### 4. Community Setup - [ ] Enable GitHub Discussions - [ ] Set up issue templates - [ ] Configure pull request template - [ ] Add repository topics and description ## 🧪 Testing Checklist ### Build and Installation - [x] `npm install` works without errors - [x] `npm run build` compiles successfully - [x] Generated `dist/` directory contains all necessary files - [x] Binary executable works: `node dist/index.js` ### Documentation Accuracy - [x] All code examples are syntactically correct - [x] Configuration examples are valid JSON - [x] Environment variable examples are properly formatted - [x] Installation instructions are complete and accurate ### Configuration Testing - [x] Local SQL Server configuration examples work - [x] Azure SQL Database configuration examples work - [x] Environment variable validation is comprehensive - [x] Error messages are helpful and actionable ## 🔍 Quality Assurance ### Content Review - [x] **Spelling and Grammar**: Professional writing throughout - [x] **Technical Accuracy**: All technical claims verified - [x] **Consistency**: Uniform tone and style - [x] **Completeness**: No missing sections or incomplete information ### User Experience - [x] **Clear Value Proposition**: Immediately obvious why this exists - [x] **Easy Installation**: Step-by-step instructions work - [x] **Comprehensive Examples**: Real-world usage scenarios - [x] **Troubleshooting**: Common issues addressed ### Professional Presentation - [x] **Badges**: Appropriate and working status badges - [x] **Formatting**: Consistent markdown formatting - [x] **Structure**: Logical information hierarchy - [x] **Visual Appeal**: Good use of emojis and formatting ## 🚀 Post-Publication Tasks ### Community Engagement - [ ] Share on relevant forums and communities - [ ] Create announcement post - [ ] Engage with early adopters - [ ] Monitor and respond to issues ### Maintenance - [ ] Set up automated dependency updates - [ ] Monitor security vulnerabilities - [ ] Plan feature roadmap - [ ] Establish release schedule ### Analytics - [ ] Track repository stars and forks - [ ] Monitor npm download statistics (if published) - [ ] Analyze user feedback and feature requests - [ ] Measure community engagement ## ⚠️ Important Notes ### Before Going Live 1. **Replace all `USERNAME` placeholders** with actual GitHub username 2. **Test all URLs** to ensure they work correctly 3. **Verify npm package name availability** if planning to publish 4. **Review security settings** on GitHub repository 5. **Test installation process** on clean environment ### Security Considerations - Never commit real credentials to repository - Ensure .env files are properly ignored - Review all code for potential security issues - Validate all user input thoroughly ### Legal Compliance - MIT License allows commercial use and modification - Original Azure-Samples attribution is properly maintained - No trademark or copyright violations - All dependencies have compatible licenses This checklist ensures a professional, secure, and legally compliant open-source release.