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Security Features

ThinkCode integrates multiple security features to protect your code, data, and intellectual property. This document provides a comprehensive overview of these features and how to configure them for your specific needs.

Security Architecture Overview

ThinkCode's security architecture is built on multiple layers of protection:

  1. Application Security: Protects the IDE and application itself
  2. Content Security: Secures your code and files
  3. Network Security: Protects data in transit
  4. AI Security: Guards against AI-specific vulnerabilities
  5. Extension Security: Controls third-party code execution

Application Security

Authentication & Authorization

ThinkCode supports multiple authentication methods:

  • Standard Authentication: Username/password with MFA support
  • SSO Integration: Connect with enterprise authentication providers
  • API Key Management: Securely authenticate automated workflows
  • Device Authorization: Authorize trusted devices

Configure authentication in settings:

{
  "thinkcode.security.authentication": {
    "mfaEnabled": true,
    "sessionTimeout": 1800, // Session timeout in seconds
    "trustedDevices": true,
    "maxFailedAttempts": 5
  }
}

Process Isolation

ThinkCode runs critical components in isolated processes:

  • Main Process: Core application logic
  • Renderer Process: UI components
  • Extension Host: Third-party extensions
  • AI Processing: AI model execution
  • Language Services: Language-specific features

This isolation prevents vulnerabilities in one component from affecting others.

Secure Storage

Sensitive data is stored securely:

  • Credential Management: Integration with platform keychain/credential managers
  • Secret Detection: Automatic detection of secrets in code
  • Encrypted Storage: Local data encryption for sensitive content

Configure secure storage:

{
  "thinkcode.security.storage": {
    "encryptSensitiveData": true,
    "secretDetection": {
      "enabled": true,
      "scanOnSave": true,
      "patterns": ["API_KEY", "SECRET", "PASSWORD"] // Custom patterns to detect
    }
  }
}

Content Security

Workspace Security

Control access to your workspace:

  • Workspace Encryption: Encrypt workspace content
  • Trusted Workspaces: Mark trusted vs. untrusted workspaces
  • Resource Restrictions: Limit what untrusted workspaces can access

Configure workspace security:

{
  "thinkcode.security.workspace": {
    "trustLevel": "restricted", // Options: "trusted", "restricted", "isolated"
    "restrictionPolicy": {
      "networkAccess": false,
      "fileSystemAccess": "workspace-only", // Options: "full", "workspace-only", "none"
      "terminalAccess": false
    }
  }
}

Source Control Security

Secure your version control operations:

  • Commit Signing: GPG signing of commits
  • Pre-commit Hooks: Automated security checks before commits
  • Secret Detection: Prevent committing sensitive information

Enable commit signing:

{
  "thinkcode.git.enableCommitSigning": true,
  "thinkcode.git.alwaysSignOff": true
}

Intellectual Property Protection

Protect your code and intellectual property:

  • Watermarking: Optional code watermarking
  • AI Attribution: Track AI-generated code
  • Ownership Tracking: Document code ownership

Configure IP protection:

{
  "thinkcode.security.intellectualProperty": {
    "watermarking": {
      "enabled": false,
      "method": "comment" // Options: "comment", "metadata", "invisible"
    },
    "attributionTracking": true
  }
}

Network Security

Secure Communications

All network communications in ThinkCode are secured:

  • TLS Encryption: All connections use TLS 1.3+
  • Certificate Validation: Strict certificate checking
  • API Security: Secured API endpoints with rate limiting

Configure network security:

{
  "thinkcode.security.network": {
    "enableStrictTls": true,
    "allowInsecureConnections": false,
    "certificateValidation": "strict", // Options: "strict", "relaxed", "custom"
    "customCertificateAuthorities": []
  }
}

Proxy Support

Configure proxy settings for secure network access:

{
  "thinkcode.proxy": {
    "enabled": true,
    "server": "proxy.example.com",
    "port": 8080,
    "authentication": {
      "enabled": true,
      "username": "${env:PROXY_USER}",
      "password": "${env:PROXY_PASSWORD}"
    },
    "bypassProxyForHosts": ["localhost", "127.0.0.1"]
  }
}

VPN Integration

When working in highly secure environments:

{
  "thinkcode.security.network.vpn": {
    "enforceVpnConnection": false,
    "vpnDetectionMethod": "endpoint", // Options: "endpoint", "dns", "custom"
    "vpnEndpointUrl": "https://vpn-check.company.com"
  }
}

AI Security

ThinkCode implements several measures to secure AI interactions:

Data Protection

Control what data is shared with AI services:

  • Context Filtering: Filter sensitive data from AI context
  • Local Processing: Process sensitive operations locally
  • Data Minimization: Send only essential information

Configure AI data protection:

{
  "thinkcode.ai.security": {
    "dataProtection": {
      "contextFiltering": true,
      "excludeSensitiveFiles": true,
      "sensitivePatterns": ["password", "token", "key", "secret", "credential"],
      "preferLocalProcessing": true
    }
  }
}

Prompt Injection Prevention

Protect against prompt injection attacks:

  • Input Sanitization: Clean input sent to AI models
  • Prompt Validation: Validate prompts against injection patterns
  • Context Boundaries: Enforce strict context boundaries

Configure prompt security:

{
  "thinkcode.ai.security.promptInjection": {
    "prevention": true,
    "validationLevel": "strict", // Options: "off", "basic", "strict"
    "enforceBoundaries": true
  }
}

Model Isolation

AI models run in isolated environments:

  • Sandbox Execution: Models execute in secure sandboxes
  • Resource Limits: Restricted resource access
  • Output Validation: Verify model outputs for security issues

Extension Security

Extension Permissions

ThinkCode implements a granular permission system for extensions:

  • Explicit Permissions: Extensions must declare required permissions
  • User Approval: Sensitive permissions require explicit approval
  • Permission Monitoring: Track permission usage

Example permissions:

  • thinkcode.files.read: Read workspace files
  • thinkcode.files.write: Modify workspace files
  • thinkcode.network: Make network requests
  • thinkcode.terminal: Access terminal
  • thinkcode.ai.models: Access AI functionality

View extension permissions:

  1. Open Extensions View
  2. Click on an extension
  3. Navigate to "Feature Contributions" tab
  4. Review "Required Permissions"

Extension Verification

ThinkCode verifies extensions:

  • Digital Signatures: Verify extension authenticity
  • Malware Scanning: Check extensions for malicious code
  • Reputation System: Track extension trustworthiness

Configure extension security:

{
  "thinkcode.extensions.security": {
    "enableVerification": true,
    "allowUnverified": false,
    "restrictPermissions": true,
    "allowedExtensionSources": ["marketplace", "verified-publishers"]
  }
}

Extension Sandboxing

Extensions run in restricted environments:

  • Process Isolation: Run in separate processes
  • Resource Quotas: Limit CPU, memory, and network
  • API Restrictions: Limited access to ThinkCode APIs

Compliance & Regulatory Features

ThinkCode includes features to help with compliance requirements:

Audit Logging

Track security-relevant actions:

{
  "thinkcode.security.auditLogging": {
    "enabled": true,
    "logLevel": "detailed", // Options: "basic", "detailed", "comprehensive"
    "events": {
      "authentication": true,
      "fileOperations": true,
      "aiOperations": true,
      "extensionActions": true,
      "settingsChanges": true
    },
    "retention": {
      "days": 90,
      "maxSize": 1024 // MB
    }
  }
}

View audit logs at: Help → Security → View Audit Logs

Regulatory Compliance

Features for specific compliance needs:

  • Data Residency: Control where data is processed
  • Information Barriers: Prevent data crossing compliance boundaries
  • Retention Policies: Enforce data retention requirements

Configure compliance features:

{
  "thinkcode.security.compliance": {
    "dataResidency": {
      "enabled": true,
      "region": "eu" // Options: "us", "eu", "ap", "custom"
    },
    "informationBarriers": {
      "enabled": false,
      "restrictCrossProjectAccess": true
    }
  }
}

Security Best Practices

Follow these recommendations to maximize security:

  1. Keep ThinkCode Updated: Always use the latest version
  2. Limit Extension Usage: Install only necessary extensions
  3. Configure Workspace Trust: Set appropriate trust levels
  4. Use Strong Authentication: Enable MFA when available
  5. Review AI Data Sharing: Configure what data is sent to AI services
  6. Enable Audit Logging: Track security-relevant actions
  7. Perform Regular Audits: Review security settings periodically
  8. Use Role-Based Access: Apply appropriate roles in enterprise scenarios

Enterprise Security Features

Additional security features for enterprise deployments:

Centralized Management

Manage security policies across your organization:

{
  "thinkcode.enterprise.security": {
    "policyEnforcement": true,
    "policySource": "https://policies.company.com/thinkcode.json",
    "overrideLocalSettings": true,
    "enforcedFeatures": ["mfa", "auditLogging", "trustedWorkspaces"]
  }
}

SIEM Integration

Connect to Security Information and Event Management systems:

{
  "thinkcode.enterprise.security.siem": {
    "enabled": true,
    "endpoint": "https://siem.company.com/api/logs",
    "format": "cef", // Options: "cef", "leef", "json"
    "authentication": {
      "method": "oauth2",
      "tokenUrl": "https://auth.company.com/token"
    }
  }
}

EDR Integration

Integration with Endpoint Detection and Response systems:

{
  "thinkcode.enterprise.security.edr": {
    "enabled": true,
    "compatibilityMode": "standard", // Options: "standard", "enhanced", "custom"
    "allowedMonitoringLevel": "process-only" // Options: "none", "process-only", "full"
  }
}

Security Feature Comparison

FeatureThinkCode FreeThinkCode ProThinkCode Enterprise
Basic Authentication✅✅✅
Multi-factor Authentication❌✅✅
SSO Integration❌✅✅
Workspace Encryption❌✅✅
Local AI ProcessingLimited✅✅
Advanced Audit Logging❌Limited✅
SIEM Integration❌❌✅
Custom Security Policies❌❌✅
IP Protection Features❌Limited✅

Troubleshooting Security Issues

When encountering security-related issues:

  1. Certificate Problems:

    • Check TLS settings in preferences
    • Validate certificate trust chain
    • Ensure system time is correct

  2. Permission Denied Errors:

    • Verify workspace trust settings
    • Check extension permissions
    • Review authentication status

  3. Authentication Failures:

    • Clear cached credentials
    • Check network connectivity
    • Verify account status

Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

If you discover a security vulnerability in ThinkCode:

  1. Do Not Disclose Publicly: Keep details private
  2. Contact Security Team: Email security@thinkcode.me
  3. Include Details: Provide reproduction steps, version info, and impact
  4. Expect Response: Security team will respond within 48 hours

ThinkCode follows responsible disclosure principles and recognizes security researchers in our security hall of fame.

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