A thread you can test
Approvals & Sandbox
2 notes move from the word to a real choice at work — understand it first, then decide whether to use it.
Each note stands alone, or becomes the next step in this thread.
THE QUESTION THIS PAGE ANSWERS
ANSWER FIRSTWhat is Approvals & Sandbox, and which AI decisions does it change?
Sandbox mode and approval policy are two independent knobs; presets are just common combos This page keeps the related concepts, common mistakes, and practical notes in one reading thread.
First decide whether you are blocked by a definition, a choice, or verification; then choose the closest of the 2 notes below.
Start with “Approvals & Permissions: Two Knobs, One Dropdown,” then restate the conclusion using your own task.
Do not treat every method in a topic as interchangeable. The answer changes with the input, risk, and acceptance bar.
THIS QUESTION THREAD
Put the word back inside the choice it changes.
Approvals & Permissions: Two Knobs, One Dropdown
Sandbox mode and approval policy are two independent knobs; presets are just common combos
Sandbox: From seatbelt to the Execution World
ctx.fs and ctx.subprocess share one path namespace, so the whole execution environment can be swapped