AI Agents Lack Granular Command Execution Controls Between Strict Lockdown and Full Trust
Teams deploying AI agents face a false choice between blocking all shell and command execution or granting full execution rights. There is no middle layer that allows verified, audited command macros to run while blocking novel or dangerous commands. This gap forces either security compromises or significant developer friction.
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