claude-settings-audit

Generating Claude Code settings.json involves analyzing a repository's tech stack, build tools, and monorepo structure to create a secure allow list of read-only commands. This ensures efficient AI interaction without compromising project security.

A read-only permissions allow list in settings.json defines safe bash, language-specific, and webfetch commands Claude Code can execute. It prevents unauthorized modifications by restricting actions to safe, non-destructive operations.

Tech stack detection for settings generation works by analyzing project files and dependencies to identify languages, package managers, frameworks, and infrastructure. These detected technologies determine the specific bash and webfetch commands added to the allow list.

Yes, settings.json audit supports monorepo structures. The analysis specifically detects monorepo configurations alongside build tools and package managers to generate appropriate permissions covering the various technologies within the monorepo.

The best way to set up secure Claude Code repository permissions is to analyze project files and dependencies to generate a settings.json file with explicit allow and deny lists. This restricts Claude Code to read-only access based on the detected tech stack.

You need to audit settings.json before using Claude Code to ensure the AI only has access to necessary read-only commands. Auditing prevents accidental execution of destructive bash commands or unauthorized webfetch requests by building a secure, tech-stack-specific allow list.