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
- Authentication Middleware: Bearer token validation with SHA256 hashing
- Three-Layer Security: exists + enabled + expiration validation
- Rate Limiting: Configurable request limits with sliding window
- 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
Origin
Based on closed PR #287 which had conflicts with current codebase. Fresh implementation approach.
Labels
security, enhancement, mcp
Summary
Implement comprehensive MCP authentication system based on closed PR #287.
Design Plan
See
.docs/plans/mcp-authentication-design.mdfor full design document.Key Features
Implementation Phases
Acceptance Criteria
Origin
Based on closed PR #287 which had conflicts with current codebase. Fresh implementation approach.
Labels
security, enhancement, mcp