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Last updated: 2026-02-16

Patterns that keep agent actions controlled and auditable.

Decision checklist

  • Least privilege tools
  • Human-in-loop for high-risk tasks
  • Trace every action

Implementation notes

  • Use allowlisted tool contracts with strict schemas.
  • Require deterministic validation for destructive actions.

Risk notes

  • Hidden side effects and unbounded retries are common failure causes.

Sources

  • Agent framework docs
  • Post-incident analyses
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