# Documenso Security Basics

> Implement security best practices for Documenso document signing integrations. Use when securing API keys, configuring webhooks securely, or implementing document security measures. Trigger with phrases like "documenso security", "secure documenso", "documenso API key security", "documenso webhook security".

- Skill: `micsapp/documenso-security-basics` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add micsapp/documenso-security-basics`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/micsapp/documenso-security-basics/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Security
- License: MIT
- Author: micsapp (https://skillmd.com/u/micsapp)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/micsapp/documenso-security-basics

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# Documenso Security Basics

## Overview
Essential security practices for Documenso integrations including API key management, webhook security, and document protection.

## Prerequisites
- Documenso account with API access
- Understanding of environment variables
- Basic security concepts

## Instructions

### Step 1: Instructions
// NEVER do this:
### Step 2: Security Checklist
Implement security checklist.

For detailed implementation code and configurations, load the reference guide:
`Read(${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation-guide.md)`

## Output
- Instructions
- Security Checklist

## Error Handling
| Security Issue | Indicator | Response |
|---------------|-----------|----------|
| Invalid API key | 401 errors | Rotate key |
| Webhook spoofing | Invalid secret | Reject and alert |
| Unauthorized access | 403 errors | Check permissions |
| Brute force | Many 401s | Rate limit IP |

## Resources
- [OWASP API Security](https://owasp.org/www-project-api-security/)
- [Documenso Security](https://documenso.com/security)
- [Webhook Security Best Practices](https://webhooks.dev/security)

## Next Steps
For production deployment, see `documenso-prod-checklist`.

## Examples

**Basic usage**: Apply documenso security basics to a standard project setup with default configuration options.

**Advanced scenario**: Customize documenso security basics for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.