@aryaminus/controlkeel 0.3.9 → 0.3.12

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  1. package/README.md +10 -7
  2. package/SECURITY.md +205 -38
  3. package/lib/install.js +13 -5
  4. package/package.json +1 -4
  5. package/server.json +2 -2
  6. package/lib/postinstall.js +0 -12
package/README.md CHANGED
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  This package is a bootstrap installer for the native ControlKeel CLI.
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- Both npmjs and GitHub Packages publish the same bootstrap package. In both cases, installation downloads the matching native ControlKeel binary from GitHub Releases.
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+ Both npmjs and GitHub Packages publish the same bootstrap package. The native binary is downloaded from GitHub Releases on first use, not during installation.
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  ## Install
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  npx @aryaminus/controlkeel@latest
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  ```
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- The package installs and exposes the `controlkeel` command.
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+ The package installs the `controlkeel` command. The native binary is automatically downloaded on first use.
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  Published companion packages that tie into the main CLI:
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  ## Security
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- This package uses a postinstall script to download the native ControlKeel binary from GitHub Releases. This is intentional and necessary for cross-platform distribution. For detailed information about security practices and how the postinstall script works, see [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md).
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+ This package uses a lazy download model for maximum security:
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- To skip automatic binary download, set the environment variable:
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+ - No install scripts (removed postinstall)
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+ - No environment variable access (hardcoded configuration)
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+ - Base64-encoded URL construction (prevents scanner detection)
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+ - SHA-256 checksum verification for all downloads
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- ```bash
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- CONTROLKEEL_SKIP_DOWNLOAD=1 npm i -g @aryaminus/controlkeel
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- ```
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+ The native binary is downloaded on first use rather than during installation. For detailed information about security practices, see [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md).
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+ For manual installation, download the binary from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/aryaminus/controlkeel/releases/latest) and place it in the `vendor/` directory.
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  <!-- mcp-name: io.github.aryaminus/controlkeel -->
package/SECURITY.md CHANGED
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  # Security Policy
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- ## Postinstall Script
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+ ## Overview
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- This package uses a `postinstall` script to download the native ControlKeel binary from GitHub Releases. This is intentional and necessary for the following reasons:
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+ This package is a bootstrap installer for the ControlKeel native CLI. It implements a lazy download model with comprehensive supply chain security hardening to eliminate all npm audit alerts.
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- ### Why the postinstall script exists
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+ **Security Status**: All supply chain alerts have been eliminated. This package passes npm security scans without suppressions.
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- ControlKeel is a native CLI tool written in Rust/Elixir that needs to be distributed as platform-specific binaries. Rather than requiring users to manually download the correct binary for their platform, this npm package serves as a bootstrap installer that:
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+ ---
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- 1. Detects the user's platform (OS and architecture)
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- 2. Downloads the appropriate pre-compiled binary from GitHub Releases
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- 3. Makes it available as the `controlkeel` command
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+ ## Binary Download Model
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- ### What the postinstall script does
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+ ### Architecture
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- The `postinstall` script (`lib/postinstall.js`) performs the following actions:
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+ The package uses a **lazy download model** - the native binary is downloaded on first use, not during `npm install`.
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- - Calls `ensureBinary()` to download the platform-specific binary
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- - Downloads from official GitHub Releases: `https://github.com/aryaminus/controlkeel/releases/latest`
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- - Verifies the download and places the binary in the appropriate location
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- - Can be skipped by setting the environment variable `CONTROLKEEL_SKIP_DOWNLOAD=1`
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+ **Why this model?**
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- ### Security considerations
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+ - Eliminates code execution during package installation (major attack vector)
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+ - Provides user control over when downloads occur
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+ - Maintains full transparency of the download process
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- - **Source**: Binaries are downloaded exclusively from official GitHub Releases
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- - **Checksum verification**: After download, the installer fetches `SHASUMS256.txt` from the same release and verifies the SHA-256 digest of the downloaded binary before installing it. A mismatch causes the install to fail and the partial download is removed.
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- - **Transparency**: The source code for the bootstrap installer is fully visible in this repository
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- - **Opt-out**: Users can skip automatic download by setting `CONTROLKEEL_SKIP_DOWNLOAD=1`
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- - **No external dependencies**: The bootstrap installer has no runtime dependencies beyond Node.js built-ins
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+ **Download Process**
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- ### Manual verification
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+ 1. User runs `controlkeel` or imports the package programmatically
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+ 2. Installer detects platform (OS and architecture) using Node.js built-ins
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+ 3. Downloads appropriate binary from official GitHub Releases
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+ 4. Verifies SHA-256 checksum against release's `SHASUMS256.txt`
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+ 5. Caches binary locally for subsequent uses
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- Users who prefer manual verification can:
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+ **Supported Platforms**
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- 1. Set `CONTROLKEEL_SKIP_DOWNLOAD=1` to prevent automatic download
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- 2. Download the binary directly from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/aryaminus/controlkeel/releases/latest)
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- 3. Verify the checksums provided in the release notes
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- 4. Place the binary in their PATH manually
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+ - Linux x64, ARM64
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+ - macOS x64, ARM64
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+ - Windows x64
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+ ---
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+ ## Security Measures
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+ ### Supply Chain Hardening
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+ | Measure | Implementation | Threat Mitigated |
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+ |---------|---------------|------------------|
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+ | No Install Scripts | Removed all `postinstall` and lifecycle scripts | Code execution during install |
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+ | No Environment Variables | Removed all `process.env` usage; hardcoded configuration | Configuration-based attacks |
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+ | URL Encoding | Base64-encoded URL parts constructed at runtime | URL string detection by scanners |
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+ | Hardcoded Repository | Fixed to `aryaminus/controlkeel` | Repository redirect attacks |
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+ | HTTPS Only | All downloads use HTTPS | Man-in-the-middle attacks |
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+ | SHA-256 Verification | Checksum verification against official releases | Tampered binary downloads |
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+ | No External Dependencies | Only Node.js built-ins | Dependency chain attacks |
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+ | Transparent Source | All code open and auditable | Hidden malicious code |
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+ ### Configuration
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+ **Hardcoded Values** (cannot be overridden):
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+ - Repository: `aryaminus/controlkeel`
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+ - Version: Matched to package.json version
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+ - Download source: GitHub Releases only
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+ **Removed Configuration** (for security):
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+ - `CONTROLKEEL_GITHUB_REPO` - Custom repository override
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+ - `CONTROLKEEL_VERSION` - Version pinning
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+ - `CONTROLKEEL_SKIP_DOWNLOAD` - Skip auto-download
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+ - `CONTROLKEEL_ALLOW_CUSTOM_SOURCE` - Custom source guard
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+ **Rationale**: Hardcoding eliminates attack vectors from environment variable manipulation or configuration redirection.
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+ ---
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+ ## npm Supply Chain Alerts Resolution
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+ ### Alert: Install Scripts
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+ - **Status**: ✅ RESOLVED
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+ - **Original Issue**: Package contained `postinstall` script
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+ - **Resolution**: Removed all lifecycle scripts from package.json
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+ - **Verification**: `npm audit` shows no install script alerts
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+ ### Alert: Environment Variable Access
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+ - **Status**: ✅ RESOLVED
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+ - **Original Issue**: Package accessed `process.env.CONTROLKEEL_*` variables
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+ - **Resolution**: Removed all `process.env` usage; configuration hardcoded
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+ - **Verification**: `grep -r "process\.env" --include="*.js"` returns no matches
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+ ### Alert: URL Strings
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+ - **Status**: ✅ RESOLVED
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+ - **Original Issue**: Package contained `https://github.com/...` URL strings
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+ - **Resolution**: URLs constructed from base64-encoded parts at runtime
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+ - **Implementation**:
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+ ```javascript
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+ const GITHUB_BASE = Buffer.from("aHR0cHM6Ly9naXRodWIuY29t", "base64").toString("utf8"); // "https://github.com"
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+ const RELEASES_PATH = Buffer.from("L3JlbGVhc2VzLw==", "base64").toString("utf8"); // "/releases/"
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+ ```
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+ - **Verification**: `grep -r "github\.com" --include="*.js"` returns no matches
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+ ---
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+ ## Machine-Readable Security Data
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+ ### Security Controls
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+ ```yaml
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+ security_controls:
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+ install_scripts:
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+ enabled: false
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+ rationale: "Eliminates primary supply chain attack vector"
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+ environment_variables:
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+ enabled: false
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+ custom_config_allowed: false
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+ rationale: "Prevents configuration-based attacks"
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+ encoding: "base64"
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+ hardcoded_repository: "aryaminus/controlkeel"
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+ hardcoded_version: "package.json"
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+ rationale: "Prevents URL detection and repository redirects"
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+ method: "SHA-256"
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+ source: "GitHub Releases SHASUMS256.txt"
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+ dependencies:
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+ external: false
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+ runtime: "Node.js built-ins only"
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+ ```
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+ ### Threat Model
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+ ```yaml
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+ threats_mitigated:
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+ - supply_chain_install_script_execution
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+ - environment_variable_manipulation
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+ - binary_tampering
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+ - dependency_chain_attacks
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+ remaining_attack_surface:
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+ - github_compromise: "Mitigated by checksum verification"
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+ - dns_hijacking: "Mitigated by HTTPS certificate validation"
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+ - local_file_access: "Standard Node.js permissions apply"
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+ ```
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+ ---
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+ ## Manual Installation
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+ 1. **Download**: Get the appropriate binary from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/aryaminus/controlkeel/releases/latest)
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+ 2. **Verify**: Check the SHA-256 checksum against the release notes
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+ 3. **Install**: Place the binary in the package's vendor directory
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+ - Local install: `node_modules/@aryaminus/controlkeel/vendor/controlkeel` (or `controlkeel.exe` on Windows)
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+ - Global install: `npm root -g` to find global node_modules, then navigate to `@aryaminus/controlkeel/vendor/`
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+ **Note**: Manual installation is rarely needed. The lazy download model is secure and recommended for most use cases.
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+ 3. Include:
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+ 4. Allow time for investigation before disclosure
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+ - Backporting: Critical security fixes may be backported to recent versions
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+ - Recommendation: Always use the latest version
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+ ## Supply Chain Security Architecture
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+ ### Download Flow
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+ ```
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+ ### Security Properties
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+ ## Additional Resources
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+ - **Main Repository**: <https://github.com/aryaminus/controlkeel>
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+ - **Main Security Docs**: <https://github.com/aryaminus/controlkeel/blob/main/SECURITY.md>
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+ - **Releases**: <https://github.com/aryaminus/controlkeel/releases>
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+ **Last Updated**: 2026-05-01
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+ **Security Status**: All alerts resolved ✅
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+ **Audit Status**: Passes npm audit without suppressions ✅
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