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Least-privilege permissions

• Run the app with standard user privileges, not administrator mode. This prevents the app from accessing your computer's system files or credential stores if compromised.
• Grant only the specific tokens and passwords the app needs. Don't reuse your master passwords; create separate login credentials for each AI platform connection, and revoke them immediately if you suspect a breach.
• Restrict file and folder access. Allow the app to read and write only to a dedicated folder for skill files, not your entire computer.
• Review app permissions during installation. Decline requests for contacts, calendar, or other data unrelated to skill management.

Network isolation

• Verify the app uses encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS). All skill uploads and credential exchanges must be scrambled in transit so attackers cannot intercept them.
• Disable cloud sync if you don't need it. If all your AI tools are local or on a private network, keep sync offline to eliminate network attack surfaces.
• Use a firewall or VPN. Route the app's traffic through your organization's security gateway to monitor and block suspicious outbound connections.
• Separate credentials from skill files. Store login tokens in the app's secure vault, not in plain-text skill files that sync across platforms.

Monitoring

• Log all sync events. Track when skills are sent to each platform, what changed, and who initiated it—keep records for at least 90 days.
• Alert on unusual activity. Set up notifications if credentials are used outside your normal working hours or from unexpected locations.
• Audit skill changes before sync. Review the differences in each skill before it spreads to other tools; document who approved each update.
• Check for updates weekly. Subscribe to security notices for the app and all connected AI platforms; apply patches within 72 hours of release.

Red flags to watch for

• Unexpected network traffic or slow performance. This may indicate the app is secretly uploading your skills or credentials to unknown servers.
• Skills or credentials disappearing or being modified without your action. Immediate sign of compromise; disconnect from all platforms and reset passwords.
• App crashes or requests for elevated admin rights after updates. Could signal malicious code injection; roll back to the last known stable version and report to the vendor.
• Large skill files or suspicious code in synced skills. Review skill contents regularly; malicious actors may hide malware or data-stealing logic in skill definitions before sync to AI tools.