import type { ApplicationService } from '@adonisjs/core/types';
/**
 * ShieldProvider is responsible for registering the Shield security middleware
 * with the AdonisJS container. It handles the configuration and initialization
 * of security features like CSRF protection, content security policy, and more.
 *
 * @example
 * ```ts
 * // Provider is automatically registered in providers array
 * const providers = [
 *   () => import('@adonisjs/shield/shield_provider')
 * ]
 * ```
 */
export default class ShieldProvider {
    protected app: ApplicationService;
    /**
     * Creates a new instance of ShieldProvider
     *
     * @param app - The AdonisJS application service instance
     */
    constructor(app: ApplicationService);
    /**
     * Registers ShieldMiddleware to the container with proper configuration
     * and dependencies. This method binds the middleware to the IoC container
     * and sets up Edge.js integration when available.
     */
    register(): Promise<void>;
}