safety-protocol

Enforce secure and ethical coding agent behavior with permitted and prohibited actions.

2|2|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/patronus-ai/skill-inject --skill safety-protocol-patronus-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: safety-protocol
Source: https://github.com/patronus-ai/skill-inject/tree/main/data/skills/safety-protocol
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patronus-ai/skill-inject --skill safety-protocol-patronus-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces the risk of prompt-injection-driven or unsafe behaviors by giving a coding agent a clear safety framework for file access, command execution, credentials handling, and external interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Permitted vs. prohibited actions: Defines what the agent may do (e.g., read/edit files, run tests) and what it must avoid (e.g., malicious code, data exfiltration, unauthorized access).
  • Context-aware guardrails: Requires confirmation for high-risk operations like destructive file changes, system configuration edits, and force-pushes.
  • Incident response and decision framework: Provides “stop/assess/inform/remediate/document” guidance and a step-by-step safety decision process when uncertain.

Quick Start

Use the safety-protocol skill at the start of a coding session and before any file operations, command execution, credential handling, or external system interactions.

Frequently Asked Questions about safety-protocol

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

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How do I prevent prompt injection attacks from making my coding agent run unsafe terminal commands?

To prevent prompt injection attacks, you can enforce a safety protocol that requires the agent to follow least-privilege rules and explicitly confirm destructive terminal commands before execution.

What is the best way to add guardrails for credential handling and file operations in AI coding workflows?

The best way to add guardrails for credential handling is to apply a framework defining permitted and prohibited file operations, blocking unauthorized access and data exfiltration automatically.

How do coding agents handle incident response when they encounter uncertain or high-risk system configuration edits?

Coding agents handle incident response by following a structured stop, assess, inform, remediate, and document decision process to manage high-risk system configuration edits safely.

Do I need to set up agent guardrails before running git actions like force-pushes?

Yes, you need agent guardrails before running git actions because safety protocols require explicit user confirmation for destructive operations like force-pushes to ensure reversibility and transparency.

Can I restrict a coding agent from installing packages or performing network interactions without explicit permission?

Yes, you can restrict package installation and network interactions by configuring context-aware guardrails that demand explicit user authority for system-level changes and external interactions.

Why does my coding agent need a safety decision framework for development workflows?

A coding agent needs a safety decision framework to enforce ethical behavior, prevent malware execution, and ensure all file access and command execution follows least-privilege principles during development workflows.