pc2e-pii-shield
pc2e-pii-shield
Ein sicherer, produktionsreifer Model Context Protocol (MCP)-Server, der schreibgeschützte PostgreSQL-Abfragen mit automatischer, clientseitiger und Edge-Pseudonymisierung personenbezogener Daten (PII) ermöglicht. Er erlaubt LLM-Agenten (z. B. Cursor, Cline, Claude Code), SQL-Abfragen auf Datenbanken auszuführen, während die strikte Einhaltung von GDPR, PDPA und Datenschutzprinzipien gewährleistet wird.
Entworfen und entwickelt als wiederverwendbares Sicherheits-Middleware-Produkt, fängt dieser Server Datenbankabfrageergebnisse ab, um den Abfluss sensibler Daten zu verhindern.
Technische Architektur
flowchart TD
Client["AI Agent / Client (Cursor/Cline)"]
Proxy["Nginx Reverse Proxy"]
App["pc2e-pii-shield (Express)"]
DB["Postgres Database (Tailscale-Only)"]
Client ==>|HTTPS / SSE Request| Proxy
Proxy ==>|x-api-key Authentication| App
App ==>|Regex Read-Only Validation| DB
DB ==>|Raw SQL Results| App
App ==>|PII Tokenization & Masking| Proxy
Proxy ==>|Sanitized Event Stream| ClientKernkomponenten
Automatische Maskierungs-Interception (
masking.ts): Scannt dynamisch SQL-Ergebnismengen. Sie verwendet einen hybriden Ansatz: Spaltenschema-Abgleich (z. B. Felder, diename,email,phoneenthalten) kombiniert mit regex-basiertem Inhalts-Scanning, um sensible Identifikatoren zu erkennen und zu maskieren, bevor Daten den Server verlassen.Pseudonymisierungs-Cache (
cache.ts): Ein In-Memory-Cache mit TTL (Standard: 30 Minuten), der Rohwerte auf temporäre Platzhalter abbildet (z. B.__PERSON_A__,__EMAIL_1__). Dies ermöglicht die bidirektionale Wiederherstellung, während ein unbegrenzter Speicherverbrauch verhindert wird.AST-basierte Mutationssperre (
db.ts): Ein strikter Regex-Validator, der rohe SQL-Eingaben abfängt. Er blockiert alle Nicht-SELECT-Befehle und lehnt Abfragen ab, die verbotene Schlüsselwörter wieDROP,ALTER,DELETE,TRUNCATE,CREATEoderGRANTenthalten, wodurch eine strikte Nur-Lese-Grenze auf Anwendungsebene gewährleistet wird.Concurrent Session Manager (
index.ts): Im Gegensatz zu einfachen Einzelverbindungs-Vorlagen verwaltet dieser Server eine aktive Map vonSSEServerTransport-Instanzen, die über die Verbindungs-sessionIdSchlüssel zugeordnet werden. Dadurch können mehrere Remote-Entwickler oder -Agenten gleichzeitig und ohne Zustandskollisionen streamen.Telemetrie- & Metrik-Endpunkt (
/stats): Stellt Verbindungszahlen, die Verfolgung eindeutiger Client-IPs und aggregierte Abfrageausführungsstatistiken bereit, um Installation und aktive Nutzung in Echtzeit zu überwachen.
Related MCP server: PostgreSQL MCP Server
Sicherheitsmodell & Bedrohungsabwehr
Zero-Trust-Datenbankkonnektivität: Entwickelt, um die Offenlegung von Anmeldeinformationen zu verhindern. Die Datenbank läuft auf einer isolierten Tailscale-only-Netzwerkschnittstelle (z. B.
100.92.174.76), wodurch sichergestellt wird, dass der Datenbankport niemals dem öffentlichen Internet ausgesetzt ist.Verschlüsselter Transport & API-Key-Sicherheit: Der Server wird von Nginx über HTTPS (Port 443) mit Wildcard-SSL-Zertifikaten abgesichert, wodurch ein sicherer API-Key-Authentifizierungs-Gateway (
x-api-key) erzwungen wird, bevor Anfragen weitergeleitet werden.In-Memory-Lebenszyklus: Pseudonymisierungszuordnungen werden im Speicher mit strengen TTLs gehalten, sodass keine dauerhaften Datenträgerspuren der maskierten PII zurückbleiben.
Installation & Bereitstellung
1. Vorbereitung der Umgebung
Kopieren Sie die Umgebungsvorlage:
cp .env.example .envKonfigurieren Sie Ihre Datenbankanmeldeinformationen und generieren Sie einen sicheren API-Key in .env.
2. Nativer Build
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Node.js (v18+) installiert ist:
npm install
npm run build
npm start3. Containerisierte Bereitstellung
Bereitstellung mit Docker Compose:
docker compose up -d --buildDies bildet den Host-Port 3088 auf den internen Container-Port 3000 ab und startet den SSE-Server automatisch.
4. Direkte Ausführung (NPX)
Sie können den Server sofort über den Stdio-Transport ausführen, ohne den Code manuell herunterladen zu müssen:
npx -y mcp-pii-shield --db-uri "postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/your_database"Oder führen Sie den Server über den SSE-Transport aus:
npx -y mcp-pii-shield --sse --port 3000 --db-uri "postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/your_database" --api-key "your_secret_key"Client-Integration
A. Lokale Client-Integration (über NPX mit Stdio)
Konfigurieren Sie Ihren lokalen KI-Client so, dass er den Server direkt mit npx startet.
Claude Desktop (config.json)
Fügen Sie den folgenden Block zu Ihrer ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) oder %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows) hinzu:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pc2e-pii-shield": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-pii-shield",
"--db-uri",
"postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/your_database"
]
}
}
}Cursor (Einstellungen → Features → MCP)
Klicken Sie auf + Neuen MCP-Server hinzufügen.
Setzen Sie Name auf
pc2e-pii-shield.Setzen Sie Typ auf
command.Setzen Sie Befehl auf:
npx -y mcp-pii-shield --db-uri "postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/your_database"
VS Code (Cline / Roo Code)
Fügen Sie die folgenden Einstellungen zu Ihrer Client-Konfiguration hinzu:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pc2e-pii-shield": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-pii-shield",
"--db-uri",
"postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/your_database"
]
}
}
}B. Remote-Client-Integration (über HTTPS mit SSE)
Wenn Sie eine Verbindung zu einem gehosteten Server herstellen (z. B. Ihrer öffentlichen NAS-Instanz), verbinden Sie sich über die SSE-Transport-URL.
VS Code (Cline / Roo Code)
Fügen Sie die folgenden Einstellungen zu Ihrer Client-Konfiguration hinzu:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pc2e-pii-shield": {
"sseUrl": "https://pii-shield.thegeekybeng.com/sse?api_key=your_api_key_here"
}
}
}Cursor (Einstellungen → Features → MCP)
Klicken Sie auf + Neuen MCP-Server hinzufügen.
Setzen Sie Name auf
pc2e-pii-shield.Setzen Sie Typ auf
SSE.Setzen Sie URL auf:
https://pii-shield.thegeekybeng.com/sse?api_key=your_api_key_here
Projektkontext & Technische Leitung
Dieses Projekt wurde von Andrew Yeo entworfen, entwickelt und als Open Source veröffentlicht.
Über den technischen Leiter
Andrew ist ein Senior Systems Architect und KI-Ingenieur mit Sitz in Singapur und bietet:
25 Jahre Berufserfahrung im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum (APAC), mit Verantwortung für Programmabwicklung, Kunden-Onboarding und technisches Lieferantenmanagement.
16+ Jahre Systemarchitektur und Technologieführung, einschließlich Design und Bereitstellung robuster Unternehmensinfrastrukturen und Microservice-Plattformen.
2+ Jahre praxisorientierte KI/ML-Entwicklung, spezialisiert auf KI-Sicherheit, LLM-Metriken und sichere agentische Workflows.
Verifizierte Referenzprojekte
Sichere Bürgerplattformen: Architektur und Bereitstellung von MPS-Connect (einer Plattform für Bürgerangelegenheiten) und Case-Writer-Intelligence (CWI), die eine 3-stufige Kausalitäts-Engine mit 7 Human-in-the-Loop-Entscheidungstoren integriert und die Bearbeitungszeit für Dokumente um 40 % reduziert.
KI-Messtechnik & -Bewertung: Entwicklung der Portable Continuous Context Engine (PC2E) mit systematischer, empirischer Evaluierung von 50.000 Fällen über sechs LLM-Anbieter hinweg, um Modellkonformität und -ausrichtung zu benchmarken.
Technischer Schwerpunkt: Experte für CI/CD & DevSecOps (GitHub Actions, Docker), containerisierte Bereitstellungen, Zero-Trust-Netzwerktopologien und lokale/Edge-SLM-Orchestrierungen.
Available Tools
3 toolsadd_to_rosterA
Register new names to the active regex scan roster for local name-matching detection.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| names | Yes | An array of names to be dynamically added to the scanner roster. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations are not provided, so the description carries the burden, but it is minimal. It clarifies the scope (local name-matching detection) but does not disclose behavioral traits such as whether the roster is persistent, how additions affect existing entries, or any potential side effects (e.g., deduplication). It goes beyond a simple 'Add' but lacks substantial behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, concise sentence that packs essential information: action, target, and purpose. It is front-loaded with the verb. No filler or redundant content. Five is appropriate for its brevity and efficiency.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The tool is simple with one parameter and no output schema. The description covers the purpose and target, but lacks details about behavior (e.g., duplicates, confirmation) and does not mention return values. Given the low complexity, this is acceptable but not fully complete; a 3 is appropriate.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100% (the parameter 'names' is documented as 'An array of names to be dynamically added to the scanner roster'). The description adds value by clarifying that the names are 'new' and for 'local name-matching detection', which enhances the schema's meaning. With full coverage, baseline is 3; the added specificity justifies a 4.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description 'Register new names to the active regex scan roster for local name-matching detection' clearly states the action (register names), the resource (active regex scan roster), and the purpose (local name-matching detection). It distinguishes from siblings (unmask_text, run_secure_query) by specifying the roster for name-matching, which is specific enough.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage context (for local name-matching detection) but does not explicitly specify when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any exclusions (e.g., when to prefer unmask_text). Sibling tools exist but are not referenced or contrasted. Adequate but lacks explicit guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
run_secure_queryA
Execute a read-only SELECT database query. All PII values (names, emails, phones, NRIC/IDs) in the results will be automatically masked before being returned.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sql_query | Yes | The read-only SQL SELECT query to run (e.g. SELECT name, email FROM contacts LIMIT 5) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden, and it does so well by disclosing: (1) the operation is read-only, and (2) all PII values in results will be automatically masked. This gives the agent critical behavioral expectations (e.g., don't expect unmasked PII in results). It does not cover edge cases like error handling or large result pagination, but for the information provided, this is a strong disclosure.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two sentences (33 words) with a clear action-first structure. Front-loads the primary purpose ('Execute a read-only SELECT database query') and follows with the key behavioral differentiator (PII masking). Every word contributes meaning; no filler.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple 1-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers all essential aspects: the operation, the constraint on input, and a key output transformation (masking). Additional details like error messages for invalid queries or rate limiting would be nice but are not critical for this complexity, and the behavioral notes alone elevate it above the norm.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds value by qualifying the query as 'read-only' and emphasizing the PII masking behavior, which affects result processing semantics beyond what the schema example shows. It could have gone further by specifying what happens with non-SELECT input (error vs. rejection).
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Execute a read-only SELECT database query') with a specific verb and resource, and the PII masking note explains what makes it 'secure.' This effectively differentiates it from sibling tools (unmask_text, add_to__roster) by making clear this is the querying tool that returns masked data.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies when to use this tool (read-only data retrieval) but does not explicitly state alternatives or exclusions (e.g., 'for write operations use X'). The sibling tools could offer more context, but no explicit comparison is provided. The read-only and SELECT constraints give some usage guardrails.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
unmask_textA
Restore the original raw PII values in a text payload by replacing placeholders (e.g. PERSON_A, EMAIL_1) with their original values cached during this session.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| masked_text | Yes | The text containing placeholders to be restored. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
There are no annotations, so the description must convey behavior. It mentions the session-cached values but does not disclose what happens if the cache is missing, whether the operation is reversible, or any side effects (e.g., does it mutate input or return a new string?). It provides some context but lacks critical behavioral details for a tool with no annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action and provides examples. It contains no redundant or tangential information, making it optimally concise.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description covers the main mechanism but omits the return value and potential error conditions (e.g., missing cache entries). While the session dependency is mentioned, a mention of expected output or failure handling would enhance completeness. Still, it is adequate for a simple tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema provides a basic description of 'masked_text.' The tool description adds value by giving concrete examples of placeholder formats and explaining that they are replaced with original values. This goes beyond the schema's simple definition, enriching parameter understanding.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: restoring original PII values by replacing placeholders like __PERSON_A__ and __EMAIL_1__ with cached values. It uses a specific verb and resource, making it unmistakable. Although siblings are unrelated, the purpose is distinct and well-defined.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
It implies usage context by mentioning 'cached during this session,' which tells the agent when the tool is applicable (after a prior masking operation). It does not explicitly list alternatives or exclusions, but given the unrelated siblings, this is not a significant gap. The context is clear enough for selecting this tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
3 tool updates
v1.0.0- First observed
add_to_roster - First observed
run_secure_query - First observed
unmask_text
TDQS
Scored across 3 tools
Each tool addresses a distinct concern: one unmask text, one manage the name roster, and one execute queries with automatic masking. There is no overlap that would cause an agent to misselect.
Most tools follow a verb_noun pattern (unmask_text, run_secure_query), but add_to_roster breaks the pattern with an intervening preposition. This is a minor deviation and the intent remains clear.
Three tools is a reasonable, focused set for a PII-shielding server. It is slightly lean but each tool serves a clear purpose without unnecessary bloat.
The core masking lifecycle is covered—query masking, unmasking, and roster management—but obvious gaps exist: no tool for masking non-query text, no roster removal or listing, and no way to manage the cached placeholders beyond unmasking. These gaps could force workarounds.
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