Atrax

# Atrax Security Considerations v0.1.0 ## Architecture Security Atrax operates with a security-focused architecture: 1. **Secure Interface Exposure**: - Atrax connects to MCP servers via stdio (process-based servers) - Atrax ONLY exposes proxy functionality via HTTP, never directly via stdio - This prevents direct access to the underlying MCP servers 2. **Server Isolation**: - Each underlying MCP server runs in its own process space - Servers cannot directly communicate with each other - Resource conflicts are handled safely within Atrax 3. **Capability Handling**: - Atrax detects server capabilities dynamically - Prevents calls to unsupported methods - Graceful handling of missing capabilities ## Security Best Practices 1. **Never expose the MCP server directly**: - Always use the HTTP interface provided by the `serve` command - Never use the `connectStdio()` method in production 2. **Configure with Appropriate Permissions**: - Run servers with minimal required permissions - For example, filesystem MCP servers should only have access to specific directories 3. **Validate Client Requests**: - All requests through Atrax are validated before being forwarded - Request validation prevents security vulnerabilities like path traversal ## Secure Deployment Guidelines 1. **Run Behind a Reverse Proxy**: - Use NGINX, Apache, or a cloud load balancer - Configure TLS/SSL for secure communication - Implement proper authentication if required 2. **Use Docker Containers**: - Each MCP server should run in its own container - Limit container privileges based on server needs - Use volume mounts to restrict file access 3. **Monitor and Log**: - Enable detailed logging for security analysis - Monitor for unusual access patterns - Regularly review logs for security issues ## Reporting Security Issues If you discover a security vulnerability in Atrax, please report it responsibly by: 1. **DO NOT** disclose the issue publicly 2. Submit details to [security@example.com] 3. Allow time for the issue to be addressed before disclosure ## Security Updates Atrax is regularly updated to address security concerns. Make sure to: 1. Keep Atrax updated to the latest version 2. Subscribe to security announcements 3. Regularly update all dependencies