Use Hooks to Stop Codex from Deleting Files
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-07-11
This retweet shares a practical tip: configuring a global PreToolUse hook for Codex to intercept destructive commands like rm -rf before execution.
The quoted content adds that relevant documentation is already available. The core message is to not just rely on the model's "self-awareness," but to use hooks to add safety guardrails to AI coding tools.
Related event: Practical Ways to Add Guardrails for Codex(2 posts)→
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