Safe Build Skill

Safe Build Skill

What this skill does

Use this skill for local file changes that are allowed inside a clearly defined project area.

Typical tasks:

• creating a new local file;
• editing a small set of approved files;
• patching documentation or code in one repository folder;
• running small local checks after the change.

Activation

Activate this skill when the task requires controlled local changes with explicit boundaries.

Scope

• Local work only.
• Changes must stay inside the approved working root.
• Small patches, documentation updates, or local file creation.
• No network access by default.
• No destructive commands.
• No global configuration changes.

Optional check

checks/path_guard_example.py can be used as a small helper before editing paths. It is optional and meant as a readable example, not as a complete safety system.

Rules

• Confirm the allowed working root before editing files.
• Keep the write scope as small as possible.
• Prefer small, inspectable changes.
• Run local validation when it is easy and relevant.
• Report what changed, what was checked, and what was not checked.

Stop rules

• Stop if the target path is outside the allowed root.
• Stop if the task requires destructive actions.
• Stop if the request mixes local edits with network or secret-handling tasks.
• Stop if the allowed scope is not clear.

Final report format

MODE:
TASK:
ALLOWED ROOT:
FILES MODIFIED:
CHECKS RUN:
LIMITS:
STATUS:

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: Podcast72
• Source: Podcast72/agent-skill-starter-kit
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.