⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: This software is currently in BETA (v) and should NOT be used in production environments.

• Unstable APIs: Interfaces and behavior may change without notice
• Bugs and Crashes: Unexpected behavior, data corruption, or system crashes
• Incomplete Features: Some features may be partially implemented or non-functional
• Performance Issues: Suboptimal performance, memory leaks, or resource exhaustion
• Compatibility Problems: May not work correctly with all systems or configurations

• File System Modifications: Can read, write, modify, or delete files on your system
• Data Loss: Potential for accidental deletion or corruption of important files
• Backup Issues: May not create proper backups before making changes
• Permission Problems: May attempt operations beyond user permissions
• Path Traversal: Potential for accessing files outside intended directories

• Inaccurate Code: Generated code may contain bugs, security vulnerabilities, or logic errors
• Malicious Code: AI models may generate potentially harmful code patterns
• Dependency Issues: May suggest or install vulnerable dependencies
• License Violations: Generated code may violate licensing terms
• Best Practice Violations: May not follow security best practices

• API Key Exposure: API keys may be logged, cached, or transmitted insecurely
• Network Requests: Makes external API calls that may expose sensitive data
• Data Transmission: User data may be sent to third-party AI providers
• Rate Limiting: May exceed API rate limits causing service disruptions
• Authentication Bypass: Potential for authentication mechanism failures

• Command Injection: Potential for malicious command execution
• Privilege Escalation: May attempt operations requiring elevated privileges
• System Modification: Can modify system configurations, environment variables
• Process Management: May start, stop, or modify system processes
• Resource Consumption: May consume excessive CPU, memory, or disk space

• Data Collection: May collect and store user data, code, or conversations
• Third-Party Sharing: Data may be shared with AI providers or other services
• Logging: Sensitive information may be logged in plain text
• Session Persistence: User sessions and data may persist longer than expected
• Cross-Contamination: Data from different projects may be mixed

• Weak Authentication: Authentication mechanisms may be bypassed
• Session Hijacking: User sessions may be compromised
• Role Confusion: May not properly enforce role-based access controls
• Token Exposure: Authentication tokens may be exposed in logs or memory
• Credential Storage: Credentials may be stored insecurely

• Container Escape: VM agents may attempt to escape container isolation
• Resource Isolation: May not properly isolate resources between agents
• Image Vulnerabilities: Container images may contain security vulnerabilities
• Network Isolation: May not properly isolate network traffic
• Volume Mounting: May mount sensitive host directories

• Configuration Exposure: Sensitive configuration may be exposed
• Environment Variables: May read or modify sensitive environment variables
• Secret Management: Secrets may be stored or transmitted insecurely
• Default Settings: Default configurations may be insecure
• Validation Bypass: Input validation may be bypassed

• Agent Privilege Escalation: Agents may gain unauthorized privileges
• Inter-Agent Communication: Agents may communicate sensitive data
• Agent Persistence: Agents may persist beyond intended lifecycle
• Resource Contention: Multiple agents may compete for system resources
• Agent Injection: Malicious agents may be injected into the system

• Test Data Exposure: Test data may contain sensitive information
• Debug Information: Debug information may expose system internals
• Error Messages: Error messages may reveal sensitive system information
• Logging Levels: Inappropriate logging levels may expose sensitive data
• Development Artifacts: Development artifacts may contain sensitive data

• Approval System: Requires user approval for high-risk operations
• Command Validation: Validates commands before execution
• File Operation Restrictions: Restricts file operations to workspace
• API Key Encryption: Encrypts API keys in configuration
• Session Management: Manages user sessions with timeouts
• Audit Logging: Logs security-relevant events
• Input Sanitization: Sanitizes user inputs
• Rate Limiting: Limits API request rates

• Safe Mode: Most restrictive, requires approval for most operations
• Default Mode: Balanced security with selective approvals
• Developer Mode: Less restrictive for development workflows

• File Operations: Configurable approval policies
• Git Operations: Approval required for destructive operations
• Package Operations: Approval for package installations
• System Commands: Approval for system-level commands
• Network Requests: Approval for external requests

1. Backup Everything: Create complete backups of your system and data
2. Use Test Environment: Test in isolated, non-production environments
3. Review Source Code: Understand what the software does before using
4. Monitor Resources: Monitor system resources during use
5. Read Documentation: Understand all features and limitations

1. Review All Changes: Always review proposed changes before approval
2. Monitor Logs: Check logs for suspicious activity
3. Limit Permissions: Run with minimal required permissions
4. Use Safe Mode: Start with safe mode enabled
5. Regular Backups: Create regular backups during development

1. Clean Up: Remove temporary files and configurations
2. Review Changes: Audit all changes made by the system
3. Update Security: Update system security after use
4. Report Issues: Report any security issues or bugs
5. Document Changes: Document all changes for future reference

1. Immediate Disconnection: Disconnect from network immediately
2. Stop the Process: Terminate all NikCLI processes
3. Preserve Evidence: Do not delete logs or files
4. Assess Damage: Evaluate what data or systems were affected
5. Contact Security: Report to appropriate security team

1. Identify Scope: Determine what data was exposed
2. Notify Affected: Notify affected users or customers
3. Reset Credentials: Reset all potentially compromised credentials
4. Monitor Activity: Monitor for suspicious activity
5. Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with data protection laws

• GitHub Issues: Create an issue
• Security Email: [email protected] (if available)
• Responsible Disclosure: Please follow responsible disclosure practices

• Regular Updates: Check for security updates regularly
• Changelog: Review changelog for security-related changes
• Dependencies: Keep dependencies updated
• Configuration: Review and update security configurations

• System backup created
• Test environment prepared
• Security policies reviewed
• Network isolation configured
• Monitoring tools installed

• Downloaded from official source
• Checksums verified
• Installed with minimal permissions
• Default configurations reviewed
• Security mode configured

• API keys secured
• Authentication configured
• Approval policies set
• Logging configured
• Backup procedures established

• Safe mode enabled initially
• All changes reviewed
• Logs monitored
• Resources monitored
• Regular backups created

• Regular security updates
• Configuration reviews
• Log analysis
• Performance monitoring
• Security audits

• Current Version:
• Release Date: August 2025
• Beta Status: Active development
• Stability: Unstable - not for production use
• Support: Limited support for beta versions

This software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. The authors and contributors are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this software. Users assume all risks associated with using beta software.

By using this software, you acknowledge that:

• This is beta software with known and unknown risks
• You have read and understood this security disclosure
• You accept responsibility for any consequences of use
• You will not use this software in production environments
• You will report any security issues you discover

Last Updated: August 2025
Security Version: 1.0
Beta Version: