v0.6.1 Security - griffingilreath/Punch-Card-Project GitHub Wiki

v0.6.1: Security & Testing

Release Date: March 24, 2024

Overview

Version 0.6.1 focuses on improving security and testing for the Punch Card Project. This update strengthens API key handling and adds a comprehensive testing framework to ensure reliable operation.

Key Changes

Secure API Key Handling

  • Implemented secure API key handling with multiple storage options
  • Created a dedicated secrets/ directory that's excluded from Git
  • Added environment variable support for API keys
  • Implemented a secure API key lookup hierarchy:
    1. First checks secrets/api_keys.json file
    2. Then falls back to environment variables
    3. Only uses settings file as a last resort
  • Added the update_api_key.py utility for securely updating API keys
  • Enhanced documentation for proper API key management

Automated Testing Framework

  • Added a comprehensive automated testing framework
  • Created unit tests for core components
  • Implemented integration tests for system verification
  • Added end-to-end tests for full functionality validation
  • Enhanced test coverage for critical functions
  • Streamlined test execution with standardized commands
  • Added CI/CD support for automated testing

Error Reporting

  • Enhanced error reporting throughout the application
  • Improved error messages with clearer instructions
  • Added detailed logging for debugging
  • Implemented structured error handling
  • Enhanced recovery mechanisms for common failures
  • Added validation checks for critical operations

Documentation Clarity

  • Improved documentation clarity for installation and setup
  • Enhanced API documentation with examples
  • Added comprehensive security guidelines
  • Updated testing documentation with examples
  • Improved code comments for better maintainability
  • Added inline documentation for complex functions

UI Improvements

  • Fixed minor UI bugs in the GUI interface
  • Improved error displays in the UI
  • Enhanced visual feedback for user actions
  • Fixed layout issues on different screen sizes
  • Improved focus handling and keyboard navigation

Security Recommendations

We strongly recommend:

  1. Never commit API keys to GitHub
  2. Use the update_api_key.py script to securely store your keys
  3. Consider using environment variables for CI/CD environments
  4. Regularly rotate your API keys for better security

Using the Secure API Key System

# Run the API key update script (recommended)
python update_api_key.py

# Or set via environment variable
export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Running Tests

# Run all tests
python -m pytest

# Run specific test file
python -m pytest tests/test_api_key_handling.py

# Run with verbosity for debugging
python -m pytest -v

Version History

For a complete history of all versions, see the Version History page.