gateguard

Intercept tool calls to require evidence before file edits or bash commands.

Updated Jul 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZESCODE/Zes-Orchestration-System --skill gateguard-zescode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gateguard
Source: https://github.com/ZESCODE/Zes-Orchestration-System/tree/main/.agents/skills/gateguard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZESCODE/Zes-Orchestration-System --skill gateguard-zescode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the issue of AI agents guessing or hallucinating during code edits by forcing them to perform concrete investigations before executing destructive or complex actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-Action Verification: Blocks Edit, Write, and Bash commands until the agent provides specific evidence like file dependencies or data schemas.
  • Destructive Command Protection: Adds a mandatory safety layer for high-risk operations like file deletions or database drops.
  • Use Case: When refactoring a large codebase, GateGuard forces the agent to grep for all imports and verify data structures before applying changes, ensuring the edit is contextually accurate.

Quick Start

Enable the gateguard hook in your configuration to force the agent to investigate before performing any file edits or bash commands.

Frequently Asked Questions about gateguard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent AI agents from hallucinating or guessing during code edits?

Preventing AI hallucinations during code edits requires enforcing a mandatory investigation phase that intercepts tool calls and requires the agent to present verifiable evidence like dependency lists and data schemas before executing actions.

How do I add guardrails for destructive bash commands and file deletions in automated workflows?

Adding guardrails for destructive bash commands involves implementing a pre-action verification layer that blocks execution until the AI agent verifies user instructions and provides specific evidence, ensuring high-risk operations are contextually accurate.

What is pre-action verification for AI agents and when do I need it?

Pre-action verification for AI agents is a safety mechanism that intercepts file edits, creation, or bash commands to demand concrete evidence like data schemas before execution. You need it when refactoring large codebases or performing high-risk operations.

Can I use automation hooks to force an AI agent to check imports before applying code changes?

Yes, you can use automation hooks to force an AI agent to check imports before applying code changes. These hooks intercept tool calls and require the agent to grep for dependencies and verify data structures, replacing speculative self-evaluation with verifiable fact-gathering.

What's the best way to stop speculative self-evaluation in AI code generation?

The best way to stop speculative self-evaluation in AI code generation is to replace it with a fact-forcing gate that intercepts tool calls and demands verifiable dependency lists and user instruction verification before allowing any file edits or destructive bash commands.