OpenAI Dots tutorial: a 4-tier permission system to run an always-on agent safely
blaizedsouza · x · 2026-10-18
Following OpenAI's September 29 launch of Dots, the author published a hands-on tutorial on giving an always-on agent real autonomy without handing over your accounts.
The core is a step-by-step permission system that sorts agent actions into four tiers:
- Runs alone: low-risk, reversible operations the agent executes on its own
- Waits for you: high-risk actions pause for explicit approval
- Read-only: critical account info stays visible but untouchable
- Always returns to your hands: sensitive operations are never automated
A practical reference for anyone running Dots as a persistent agent while limiting blast radius.
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