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[git-api] docs: add SECURITY.md with security policies and reporting procedures

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Assessment

Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Newbie friendliness
82/100
Issue type
Documentation
Clarity
Clearly specified
Activity status
Active
Domain
documentation

Research direction

Create SECURITY.md at the repository root. Start by checking the repository’s existing README and GitHub security settings for contact and disclosure details. Done means the file explains how to report vulnerabilities, defines what is in scope, and gives an expected response timeline.

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Description

documentation good first issue

Summary

Add a SECURITY.md file to document security policies and reporting procedures for this repository.

Motivation

A SECURITY.md file helps users and contributors understand how to report security vulnerabilities responsibly. It establishes a clear process for disclosure and sets expectations for response times.

Acceptance Criteria

  • Create SECURITY.md at repository root
  • Document how to report vulnerabilities (email or GitHub private vulnerability reporting)
  • Include scope of what is considered a security issue
  • Mention expected response timeline

Additional Context

This is a GitHub-recommended practice for all open-source projects.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

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