He movido # Final Steps to Make Repository Public

This is a checklist for making Unblock a public open source project. Complete these steps before changing the repository visibility.

## ✅ Pre-Public Checklist

### 1. Security Review

- [x] Remove all sensitive data from codebase
- [x] No hardcoded credentials, passwords, or API keys
- [x] No real IPs, domains, or client information
- [x] `.env.example` is clean and generic
- [x] `.gitignore` prevents committing sensitive files
- [x] Review all commits for accidentally committed secrets
- [x] SECURITY.md created with reporting process

**Action**: Review recent commits:
```bash
git log --all --oneline --decorate --graph -20
```

### 2. Documentation

- [x] README.md is comprehensive
- [x] LICENSE file (AGPL v3.0)
- [x] CONTRIBUTING.md with contribution guidelines
- [x] CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- [x] All documentation files in `/docs` directory
- [x] No broken links in documentation
- [x] Installation instructions are clear and tested
- [x] Quality badges added to README

**Action**: Test installation from scratch following README instructions.

### 3. GitHub Repository Configuration

#### Already Completed via CLI:
- [x] Discussions enabled
- [x] Issues enabled
- [x] Wiki disabled (using `/docs` instead)

#### To Do Manually via GitHub Web Interface:

Go to: **https://github.com/AichaDigital/unblock/settings**

#### General Settings:
1. **Features** (already done via CLI)
2. **Pull Requests**:
   - [x] ✅ Allow squash merging
   - [x] ✅ Allow rebase merging
   - [x] ❌ Allow merge commits (disable)
   - [x] ✅ Automatically delete head branches
   - [x] ✅ Always suggest updating pull request branches

#### Branch Protection:

Go to: **https://github.com/AichaDigital/unblock/settings/branches**

⚠️ **Nota**: Verás dos opciones:
- **"Add branch ruleset"** (nuevo sistema)
- **"Add classic branch protection rule"** (sistema tradicional)

**Usa "Add classic branch protection rule"** (es más simple para empezar)

1. Click **"Add classic branch protection rule"**
2. Branch name pattern: `main`
3. Enable these settings:

```
Required Settings:
☐ Require a pull request before merging
  ☐ Require approvals: 1
  ☐ Dismiss stale pull request approvals when new commits are pushed
  
☐ Require status checks to pass before merging
  ☐ Require branches to be up to date before merging
  ☐ Status checks that are required:
    - quality (busca "quality" en el listado de checks disponibles)
    
☐ Require conversation resolution before merging
☐ Require signed commits (recommended)
☐ Include administrators
☐ Require linear history
☐ Do not allow bypassing the above settings

Keep DISABLED:
☐ Allow force pushes (KEEP UNCHECKED)
☐ Allow deletions (KEEP UNCHECKED)
```

4. Click **"Create"** or **"Save changes"**

#### Security Settings:

Go to: **https://github.com/AichaDigital/unblock/settings/security_analysis**

```
☐ Dependency graph (should auto-enable for public repos)
☐ Dependabot alerts
☐ Dependabot security updates
☐ Secret scanning (free for public repos)
☐ Code scanning (optional, CodeQL)
```

### 4. Labels Configuration

Go to: **https://github.com/AichaDigital/unblock/labels**

Create these labels if they don't exist:

**Type:**
- `bug` (#d73a4a) - Something isn't working
- `enhancement` (#a2eeef) - New feature or request
- `documentation` (#0075ca) - Documentation only
- `question` (#d876e3) - Further information requested
- `security` (#b60205) - Security issue

**Priority:**
- `priority: critical` (#b60205) - Drop everything
- `priority: high` (#d93f0b) - Important
- `priority: medium` (#fbca04) - Normal priority
- `priority: low` (#fef2c0) - Nice to have

**Status:**
- `needs-triage` (#d4c5f9) - Needs initial review
- `in-progress` (#0e8a16) - Being worked on
- `blocked` (#e99695) - Cannot proceed

**Other:**
- `good first issue` (#7057ff) - For newcomers
- `help wanted` (#008672) - Community help needed
- `wont-fix` (#ffffff) - Will not be addressed
- `dependencies` (#0366d6) - Dependency updates

### 5. Topics/Tags

Go to: **https://github.com/AichaDigital/unblock**

Add repository topics for discoverability:

```
Topics to add:
- laravel
- php
- firewall
- csf
- cpanel
- directadmin
- hosting
- whmcs
- pest
- filamentphp
- security
- ip-management
- server-management
- open-source
```

Click the gear icon next to "About" and add these topics.

### 6. Description and Website

In the "About" section:

**Description:**
```
🔒 Web-based firewall management system for hosting providers. Simplifies CSF firewall log analysis and IP unblocking with support for cPanel, DirectAdmin, and WHMCS integration.
```

**Website:** (if you have one)
```
https://your-project-website.com
```

### 7. Final Testing

Before making public:

```bash
# Ensure all tests pass
composer test

# Check for linting issues
composer check-full

# Verify CI is passing
gh run list --limit 1
```

Expected: All green ✅

### 8. Community Health Check

Go to: **https://github.com/AichaDigital/unblock/community**

Verify all items are checked:
- [x] Description
- [x] README
- [x] Code of conduct
- [x] Contributing
- [x] License
- [x] Security policy
- [x] Issue templates
- [x] Pull request template

### 9. Update SECURITY.md Email

**Action Required:** Edit `SECURITY.md` and replace placeholders:

```markdown
Line 47: [security@yourcompany.com]
Replace with your actual security contact email
```

### 10. Update CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md Email

**Action Required:** Edit `CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md` and replace:

```markdown
Line 31: [conduct@yourcompany.com]
Replace with your actual conduct contact email
```

### 11. Optional: Set Up Funding

If you want to accept sponsorships, edit `.github/FUNDING.yml`:

```yaml
github: your-github-username  # GitHub Sponsors
# or
patreon: your-patreon
# or
ko_fi: your-kofi
# or
custom: ['https://www.paypal.me/yourpaypal']
```

### 12. Create Release Notes

Before announcing publicly, create v1.0.0 release:

```bash
gh release view v1.0.0
```

Verify the release looks good with:
- Clear description
- Installation instructions
- Breaking changes noted
- Credits to contributors

## 🚀 Making the Repository Public

### Final Confirmation

Before proceeding:
- [ ] All above items completed
- [ ] Team members notified (if any)
- [ ] Backup of repository created (optional but recommended)
- [ ] Ready for public contributions

### Steps to Make Public

1. Go to: **https://github.com/AichaDigital/unblock/settings**
2. Scroll to bottom: **"Danger Zone"**
3. Click: **"Change visibility"**
4. Select: **"Make public"**
5. Read the warning carefully
6. Type: `AichaDigital/unblock`
7. Click: **"I understand, make this repository public"**

⚠️ **Warning**: This action cannot be easily undone! Once public:
- All code and history becomes visible
- Issues and PRs become public
- Repository appears in GitHub search
- Can be forked by anyone

## 📣 Post-Public Actions

### Announce the Project

Consider announcing on:
- [ ] Twitter/X
- [ ] Reddit (r/laravel, r/opensource, r/webdev)
- [ ] Laravel News
- [ ] Dev.to
- [ ] Hacker News
- [ ] PHP community forums
- [ ] Your company blog

### Monitor and Engage

- [ ] Watch for new issues and respond promptly
- [ ] Welcome new contributors
- [ ] Thank people for their contributions
- [ ] Keep discussions active and friendly
- [ ] Respond to security reports within 48 hours

### Maintenance Schedule

Set up recurring tasks:
- **Weekly**: Review new issues and PRs
- **Monthly**: Update dependencies (Dependabot will help)
- **Quarterly**: Review and update documentation
- **Annually**: Review and update security policies

## 🎯 Success Metrics

Track these to measure project health:
- Stars and forks
- Active contributors
- Open vs closed issues
- Response time to issues
- Code quality metrics (from CI)
- Download/installation numbers

## 🆘 Emergency Procedures

### If Secrets Are Accidentally Committed

1. **Immediately rotate** all compromised credentials
2. Use `git filter-repo` or BFG Repo-Cleaner to remove from history
3. Force push (only acceptable case)
4. Create security advisory
5. Notify affected users if necessary

### If Repository Needs to Go Private Again

1. Go to Settings → Danger Zone
2. Change visibility to Private
3. Note: Stars and forks remain public
4. Consider creating a new repository if clean slate needed

## 📚 Resources

- [GitHub Docs: Making a Repository Public](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/managing-repository-settings/setting-repository-visibility)
- [Open Source Guides](https://opensource.guide/)
- [Maintaining Open Source Projects](https://opensource.guide/best-practices/)
- [GitHub Community Guidelines](https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/github-terms/github-community-guidelines)

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## ✅ Final Checklist Before Public

Print this and check off:

```
Repository Configuration:
☐ Branch protection enabled for main
☐ Required status checks configured
☐ Labels created
☐ Topics added
☐ Description set

Documentation:
☐ README complete with badges
☐ All docs/*.md files reviewed
☐ No broken links
☐ Contact emails updated

Security:
☐ No secrets in code or history
☐ SECURITY.md contact email set
☐ CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md contact email set
☐ Security scanning enabled

Testing:
☐ All 257 tests passing
☐ CI green on main branch
☐ Coverage at 94%+
☐ No linting errors

Community:
☐ Issue templates working
☐ PR template working
☐ Discussions enabled
☐ FUNDING.yml configured (optional)

Ready to Launch:
☐ Team notified
☐ Announcement prepared
☐ Social media posts ready
☐ Feeling confident!
```

**When all boxes are checked, you're ready to make it public! 🚀**

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**Good luck with your first serious open source project!** 🎉

Remember: The open source community is generally welcoming and helpful. Don't be afraid to make mistakes - they're learning opportunities. Stay engaged, be responsive, and enjoy the journey!

