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.

FAQPage Schema
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.