🛡️ MCP Security Alliance

📄 README.md

Contributing to MCP Security Alliance

Welcome to the MCP Security Alliance! We're building a comprehensive resource for securing Model Context Protocol implementations.

How to Contribute

📝 Content Contributions

Add your markdown files to the appropriate directories:

• vulnerabilities/ - Document security vulnerabilities in MCP implementations
• security/ - Share security best practices and defensive measures
• attacks/ - Describe attack vectors and exploitation techniques
• resources/ - Contribute tools, scripts, and resources

🔬 Research Guidelines

When contributing security research:

1. Responsible Disclosure: Follow responsible disclosure practices
2. Educational Purpose: All content should be for educational use only
3. No Active Exploits: Don't include working exploits for live systems
4. Clear Documentation: Provide clear explanations and context

📋 Content Standards

Vulnerability Reports

# Vulnerability Title

## Overview
Brief description of the vulnerability

## Impact
- Data exposure
- System compromise
- Service disruption

## Technical Details
Detailed technical explanation

## Proof of Concept
Non-destructive example

## Mitigation
How to fix or prevent the vulnerability

## References
Links to related information

Security Best Practices

# Security Practice Title

## Overview
What security practice this covers

## Implementation
How to implement this practice

## Code Examples
```python
# Secure code example
```

## Common Mistakes
What to avoid

## Testing
How to verify implementation

## References
Related resources

🛠️ Tool Contributions

When contributing security tools:

1. Open Source: Tools should be open source
2. Documentation: Include clear usage instructions
3. Safe by Default: Tools should not cause harm by default
4. Educational Value: Focus on learning and research

📁 File Organization

section/
├── README.md           # Overview of the section
├── specific-topic.md   # Individual topics
├── advanced-topic.md   # Advanced content
└── tools/              # Scripts and tools
    ├── scanner.py
    └── analyzer.sh

✅ Quality Guidelines

• Clear Writing: Use clear, concise language
• Code Quality: Include working, well-commented code
• Citations: Provide references for claims
• Updates: Keep content current and accurate

🚫 What Not to Include

• Working exploits for production systems
• Personal attacks or inflammatory content
• Copyrighted material without permission
• Unverified or speculative claims

📞 Getting Help

If you need help contributing:

1. Open an issue on GitHub
2. Check existing content for examples
3. Follow the content standards above

🏆 Recognition

Contributors will be recognized in:

• Individual file attribution
• Project contributors list
• Community acknowledgments

Code of Conduct

Our Standards

• Respectful: Treat all community members with respect
• Educational: Focus on learning and knowledge sharing
• Responsible: Follow responsible disclosure practices
• Collaborative: Work together to improve security

Unacceptable Behavior

• Harassment or discrimination
• Sharing malicious code
• Attacking live systems
• Violating laws or regulations

Getting Started

1. Fork this repository
2. Add your content to the appropriate directory
3. Follow the content standards
4. Submit a pull request

Community

Join our community of security researchers, developers, and practitioners working to improve MCP security.

Together, we can build a safer ecosystem for Model Context Protocol implementations.