freeze

To prevent accidental file edits outside a specific directory, you can enforce a boundary that restricts Edit and Write operations to a single target path. This stops unintended changes during debugging or focused refactoring within a chosen module.

Yes, you can restrict refactoring scope to one folder while keeping Bash commands running normally. This treats the restriction as a scope-discipline guardrail for file operations, allowing terminal commands like sed or awk to execute without interference.

A PreToolUse hook stops scope creep by intercepting Edit and Write operations before execution, checking the resolved absolute directory path. If a file path falls outside the selected boundary, the hook denies the operation to prevent unauthorized modifications.

The best way to keep parallel feature work isolated is to activate a persistent directory boundary that remains active across your session. This ensures only the files within your target module's folder can be modified until you remove the restriction.

File edit guardrails are not a security boundary for protecting code. They function as a discipline tool to prevent accidental scope creep during development, ensuring Edit and Write operations stay within a chosen directory while allowing unrestricted Bash execution.

The restriction stays active across your session by storing the freeze boundary in a user-global state file. This persistent state ensures the directory limit remains enforced until you explicitly remove it, preventing accidental scope expansion during extended work.