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Codex MCP Security: Least-Privilege Checklist
Build a safer MCP setup with narrow tool access, protected secrets and clear approval boundaries.
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MCP Security
Use least privilege, safer credential handling and explicit approval boundaries for sensitive tools.
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Clear walkthroughs with working examples, downloadable files and permission-aware recommendations.
Tool allow lists
Understand the practical setup, verification steps and permission boundary before using this capability.
Secret handling
Understand the practical setup, verification steps and permission boundary before using this capability.
Approval policy
Understand the practical setup, verification steps and permission boundary before using this capability.
Trust checks
Understand the practical setup, verification steps and permission boundary before using this capability.