careful

Warns before executing destructive shell and deployment commands to prevent data loss.

Updated Dec 26, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tony30552001/Genpic-master --skill careful-tony30552001
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: careful
Source: https://github.com/tony30552001/Genpic-master/tree/main/.agents/skills/gstack/careful
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tony30552001/Genpic-master --skill careful-tony30552001

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Humans often run destructive commands without realizing the consequences, risking data loss and service outages. This skill provides proactive warnings and guardrails to prevent accidental harm.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Destructive command detection: warns before commands like rm -rf, git reset --hard, kubectl delete, and similar actions.
  • Safe exceptions: allows certain safe patterns (e.g., removing build artifacts) without blocking the workflow.
  • Override capability: lets users proceed after reviewing the warning, enabling controlled risk-taking in production environments.
  • Audit and logs: tracks warning events to aid incident review and compliance.

Quick Start

Enable careful mode and issue commands only after reviewing the warning.

Frequently Asked Questions about careful

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

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How do I prevent accidental data loss from destructive shell commands in deployment pipelines?

You can prevent accidental data loss by using a guardrails engine that scans commands and warns before executing destructive shell commands like rm -rf, git reset --hard, or kubectl delete in deployment pipelines. This requires reviewing the warning and explicitly overriding it to proceed.

Can I set up safe exceptions for commands like rm -rf when removing build artifacts?

Yes, you can configure safe exceptions to allow certain patterns, such as removing build artifacts, without blocking your workflow. The guardrails engine detects destructive commands but permits safe patterns to execute automatically.

How do I override destructive command warnings in a production environment?

You can override destructive command warnings in production by reviewing the prompted warning and explicitly choosing to proceed. This override capability enables controlled risk-taking while maintaining an audit log of the warning event.

Does the destructive command warning guardrails engine support logging for incident review?

Yes, the guardrails engine supports logging and auditing for incident review and compliance. It tracks warning events whenever it detects and intercepts destructive commands like docker prune or kubectl delete.

What destructive commands are detected by shell guardrails to protect shared environments?

Shell guardrails detect destructive commands including rm -rf, git reset --hard, kubectl delete, and docker prune to protect shared environments. The engine scans for these patterns before execution to prevent service outages.