HUGGINGFACE_PROTECTION.md

🤗 Hugging Face Repository Protection Guide

📋 Overview

Hugging Face repositories have different protection mechanisms than GitHub. This guide shows how to implement protection for your algorithmic trading repositories on Hugging Face.

🛡️ Available Protection Methods

1. Repository Settings (Web Interface)

Access Control:

1. Go to your repository: https://huggingface.co/ParallelLLC/algorithmic_trading
2. Click "Settings" tab
3. Configure these settings:

Repository Visibility:

• Private (recommended for trading systems)
• Public (if you want to share)

Collaboration:

• Require approval for new collaborators
• Restrict push access to maintainers only

Model Card:

• Require model card for uploads
• Validate model card format

2. Git Hooks (Local Protection)

Pre-commit Hook:

The pre-commit hook I created will:

• ✅ Warn about direct commits to main
• ✅ Run tests before commit
• ✅ Check code formatting
• ✅ Scan for secrets
• ✅ Prevent commits if checks fail

Install the Hook:

# The hook is already installed in .git/hooks/pre-commit
# It will run automatically on every commit

3. CI/CD Protection

GitHub Actions (Recommended):

Since Hugging Face integrates with GitHub:

1. Keep GitHub as primary with full protection
2. Sync to Hugging Face after GitHub validation
3. Use GitHub's branch protection rules

Workflow:

# 1. Develop on GitHub (with protection)
git push origin feature/new-strategy

# 2. Create PR on GitHub
# 3. All checks pass
# 4. Merge to main
# 5. Sync to Hugging Face
git push hf main
git push esalguero_hf main

4. Manual Protection Practices

Development Workflow:

# Always use feature branches
git checkout -b feature/new-strategy
# Make changes
git commit -m "feat: add new strategy"
git push origin feature/new-strategy

# Create PR on GitHub (not Hugging Face)
# Get reviews and approvals
# Merge on GitHub
# Then sync to Hugging Face

Code Review Process:

1. Never commit directly to main
2. Always create feature branches
3. Use GitHub for PRs and reviews
4. Sync to Hugging Face after approval

🔧 Implementation Steps

Step 1: Configure Repository Settings

1. Go to: https://huggingface.co/ParallelLLC/algorithmic_trading/settings
2. Set repository to Private
3. Enable Require approval for collaborators

Step 2: Use GitHub as Primary

1. Develop on GitHub with full protection
2. Use GitHub's branch protection rules
3. Sync to Hugging Face after validation

Step 3: Enable Pre-commit Hook

# The hook is already installed and executable
# It will run automatically on commits

Step 4: Team Guidelines

## Development Guidelines for Hugging Face Repos

### ✅ Do:
- Use GitHub for development and PRs
- Create feature branches for all changes
- Get code review before merging
- Run tests locally before pushing
- Sync to Hugging Face after GitHub approval

### ❌ Don't:
- Commit directly to main branch
- Push untested code
- Skip code review process
- Use Hugging Face for development workflow

🚨 Emergency Procedures

If Direct Commit to Main is Needed:

# 1. Create emergency branch
git checkout -b hotfix/emergency-fix

# 2. Make minimal fix
git commit -m "hotfix: emergency fix for critical issue"

# 3. Test thoroughly
python -m pytest tests/
python demo.py

# 4. Push to GitHub first
git push origin hotfix/emergency-fix

# 5. Create emergency PR
# 6. Get expedited review
# 7. Merge and sync to Hugging Face

📊 Protection Summary

GitHub (Primary Development):

• ✅ Full branch protection
• ✅ Required reviews
• ✅ CI/CD checks
• ✅ Code owner reviews
• ✅ Automated testing

Hugging Face (Distribution):

• ✅ Private repository
• ✅ Pre-commit hooks
• ✅ Manual review process
• ✅ Sync after GitHub validation

🎯 Best Practices

1. Use GitHub as Source of Truth

• All development happens on GitHub
• Hugging Face is for distribution
• Sync after GitHub validation

2. Never Skip Protection

• Always use feature branches
• Always get code review
• Always run tests
• Always validate on GitHub first

3. Monitor Both Repositories

• Check GitHub for development status
• Check Hugging Face for distribution status
• Ensure both are in sync

🔗 Useful Links

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/EAName/algorithmic_trading
• Hugging Face ParallelLLC: https://huggingface.co/ParallelLLC/algorithmic_trading
• Hugging Face esalguero: https://huggingface.co/esalguero/algorithmic_trading
• GitHub Settings: https://github.com/EAName/algorithmic_trading/settings/branches
• Hugging Face Settings: https://huggingface.co/ParallelLLC/algorithmic_trading/settings

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Note: Hugging Face repositories are best used for model distribution and sharing, while GitHub provides the robust development and protection features needed for algorithmic trading systems.