freeze

Restrict file edits to a user-specified directory within a session.

Updated Apr 18, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/algorithmbasics/gstack --skill freeze-algorithmbasics

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Restrict edits to a specific directory during a session to prevent unintended changes elsewhere, helping debugging and scoped work.

Core Features & Use Cases

Boundary-bound editing: lock edits to a chosen folder and block Edit and Write operations outside it.
Session-scoped safety: prevents drift when debugging or coding in large codebases.
Use Case: when you want to ensure all changes stay within a feature folder during a patch.

Quick Start

Ask the user which directory to restrict edits to, and save the boundary for subsequent Edit/Write operations.

Frequently Asked Questions about freeze

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

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How do I restrict file edits to a specific directory during debugging?▼

To restrict file edits to a specific directory during debugging, you lock edits to a chosen folder to prevent drift. This blocks Edit and Write operations outside that boundary, ensuring changes remain scoped to a single feature folder.

What is directory boundary enforcement for scoped work?▼

Directory boundary enforcement is a safeguard mechanism that restricts file edits to a user-specified directory within a session. It compares requested file paths against a stored boundary to block unauthorized modifications elsewhere in the codebase.

How do I lock a codebase folder to prevent unintended changes elsewhere?▼

You lock a codebase folder by setting a user-specified directory boundary. A pretool hook then enforces this boundary for subsequent operations, persisting the configuration in your data directory to prevent unintended changes elsewhere.

Can I block Write operations outside a feature folder across large codebases?▼

Yes, you can block Write operations outside a feature folder across large codebases. The safeguard uses a pretool hook to compare requested file paths against your stored boundary, ensuring changes remain strictly confined within your scoped directory.

When do I need to restrict edits to a single folder during a patch?▼

You need to restrict edits to a single folder during a patch when you want to ensure all changes stay within a feature folder. This session-scoped safety prevents drift when debugging or coding across large codebases.