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feat: Implement MCP authentication and security enhancements #388

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@AlexMikhalev

Summary

Implement comprehensive MCP authentication system based on closed PR #287.

Design Plan

See .docs/plans/mcp-authentication-design.md for full design document.

Key Features

  1. Authentication Middleware: Bearer token validation with SHA256 hashing
  2. Three-Layer Security: exists + enabled + expiration validation
  3. Rate Limiting: Configurable request limits with sliding window
  4. Security Logging: Comprehensive audit trail for attack detection

Implementation Phases

Phase Duration Deliverable
Phase 1: Foundation 2 days Auth module structure, token validator
Phase 2: Middleware 2 days Working auth on SSE routes
Phase 3: Rate Limiting 1 day Sliding window implementation
Phase 4: Hardening 2 days Logging, tests, documentation

Acceptance Criteria

  • Request without Authorization header returns 401
  • Request with invalid/expired token returns 401
  • Request exceeding rate limit returns 429
  • Valid token allows tool invocation
  • Security events logged with timestamp, IP, token_id
  • Stdio transport works without token (backward compatible)

Origin

Based on closed PR #287 which had conflicts with current codebase. Fresh implementation approach.

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security, enhancement, mcp

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