careful

Check Bash commands against destructive patterns before execution.

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Search Tags:#git #bash #safety guardrails #destructive command protection #destructive command checking

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npx skills add https://github.com/garrytan/gstack --skill careful-garrytan

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: careful
Source: https://github.com/garrytan/gstack/tree/main/careful
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/garrytan/gstack --skill careful-garrytan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Ensures safety guardrails for destructive commands, preventing unintended actions that could cause data loss or system disruptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Preventive Checks: Warns before executing destructive commands like rm -rf, DROP TABLE, git reset --hard, etc.
Selective Overrides: Allows manual override for exceptions and safe operations.
Integration with Bash: Uses a pre-tool-use hook to check commands executed via Bash.

Quick Start

Use 'be careful' before running any destructive command in Bash.

Frequently Asked Questions about careful

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I prevent accidental data loss from destructive bash commands?▼

Preventing accidental data loss from destructive bash commands involves monitoring and checking commands against a list of destructive patterns before execution. This skill triggers warnings for patterns like 'rm -rf' and 'DROP TABLE', allowing manual override or cancellation.

What destructive command patterns are checked by this safety guardrail?▼

The safety guardrail checks for destructive command patterns including 'rm -rf', 'DROP TABLE', and 'git reset --hard'. It uses a pre-tool-use hook to intercept these operations and warn you before they are executed.

Does this destructive command protection work with Git and Kubernetes hooks?▼

Yes, destructive command protection works with Git and Kubernetes commands by integrating through hooks. It primarily checks Bash commands, extending its safety guardrails to these integrated environments.

How do I override a blocked destructive command in Bash?▼

To override a blocked destructive command in Bash, you can use the manual override feature when a warning triggers. This allows you to selectively proceed with exceptions and safe operations after acknowledging the alert.

Can I use this to add safety guardrails to bash scripts?▼

Yes, you can add safety guardrails to bash scripts by using a pre-tool-use hook to check commands. It intercepts destructive patterns within your Bash commands before they cause system disruptions.

Are there limitations to what commands this destructive command checker supports?▼

Yes, the primary limitation is that this destructive command checker supports Bash commands only. It cannot directly monitor or prevent destructive commands executed outside of the Bash environment.