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[timmy-capability] Tool approval gate blocks autonomous operation #69

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opened 2026-03-14 16:27:08 -04:00 by rockachopa · 1 comment
rockachopa commented 2026-03-14 16:27:08 -04:00
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DISCOVERED VIA INTERVIEW: Timmy's shell, write_file, python, and plan_and_execute tools all require human confirmation. This completely prevents autonomous operation.

When no human is present, the tool call simply aborts. Timmy cannot:

  • Run pytest on his own codebase
  • Curl the Gitea API
  • Write files
  • Execute any Python

Needed: A safe-list / allowlist mechanism in tool_safety.py that pre-approves bounded operations:

  • pytest against his own repo
  • curl against localhost (Gitea, Ollama)
  • git operations on his own repo
  • read/write within ~/Timmy-Time-dashboard/

This is THE blocker for Timmy taking over any part of the development loop.

Tags: [loop-generated] [timmy-capability] [critical]

DISCOVERED VIA INTERVIEW: Timmy's shell, write_file, python, and plan_and_execute tools all require human confirmation. This completely prevents autonomous operation. When no human is present, the tool call simply aborts. Timmy cannot: - Run pytest on his own codebase - Curl the Gitea API - Write files - Execute any Python Needed: A safe-list / allowlist mechanism in tool_safety.py that pre-approves bounded operations: - pytest against his own repo - curl against localhost (Gitea, Ollama) - git operations on his own repo - read/write within ~/Timmy-Time-dashboard/ This is THE blocker for Timmy taking over any part of the development loop. Tags: [loop-generated] [timmy-capability] [critical]
rockachopa commented 2026-03-14 17:05:53 -04:00
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Allow this for Timmy and in the mean time reject his requests for dangerous tools and tell him to continue the task without it (or have the permissioned agent he is talking to do it for him)

Allow this for Timmy and in the mean time reject his requests for dangerous tools and tell him to continue the task without it (or have the permissioned agent he is talking to do it for him)
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