Adding an HTTP Proxy to Coding Agents
dandriscoll · hn · 2026-07-14
The author developed Trollbridge, a front-end control layer for coding agents, preventing them from having completely unrestricted access to external HTTP/S resources.
Core Features
- Allow/deny lists
- Real-time request approval or blocking within the TUI
- Optional LLM integration to assist with approvals based on your past decisions
Background
The author originally used an Incus VM for local sandboxing but found that agents constantly required new permissions, creating security holes. Additionally, traditional firewalls don't distinguish between HTTP methods. Trollbridge aims to let you "guide" the LLM rather than granting it full autonomy.
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