ak-dev-new-guardrail-provider

To add a custom guardrail provider to the Agent Kernel, implement the input and output guardrails, register the provider in the factory, update configuration files, and write unit tests to ensure content safety policy enforcement.

Content safety guardrails enforce policy mechanisms within the Agent Kernel. You need custom providers when integrating a specialized moderation service that requires custom input and output validation beyond standard configurations.

Yes, you can configure input and output guardrails for new content moderation services by updating configuration files and implementing the specific validation logic required by the Agent Kernel framework.

The best way to register a new guardrail provider is through factory registration. After implementing the provider code, update the factory registration and configuration files to integrate it into the Agent Kernel framework.

Yes, writing unit tests is required when integrating a new guardrail provider. Testing ensures the custom content safety mechanisms function correctly within the Agent Kernel framework before deployment.