Quick Start
- Open the Auto-Approve Toolbar above the chat input.
- Choose which actions Softcodes can perform without asking permission.
- Use the master toggle (leftmost checkbox) to enable or disable all permissions at once.
Permissions Overview
| Permission | What it does | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Read files/directories | Lets Softcodes access files without confirmation | Medium |
| Edit files | Allows file modifications without asking | High |
| Execute commands | Runs whitelisted terminal commands automatically | High |
| Use browser | Controls a headless browser session | Medium |
| Access MCP services | Uses configured MCP servers | Medium-High |
| Switch modes | Changes between Softcodes operating modes | Low |
| Manage subtasks | Creates and completes subtasks automatically | Low |
| Retry failed requests | Automatically retries failed API requests | Low |
| Answer follow-ups | Picks a default answer after a timer expires | Low |
| Update todo list | Tracks progress and updates task lists automatically | Low |
Master Toggle
The global checkbox manages all permissions at once:- Switch off when handling sensitive work.
- Switch on when speed matters more than safety.
- Toggle depending on whether you’re exploring or editing critical files.
Advanced Settings
The advanced panel gives more precise control and shows related risks.Read Operations
- Setting: Auto-approve read-only operations
- Effect: Allows Softcodes to open and read files instantly.
- Risk: Medium — could expose sensitive information.
Write Operations
- Setting: Auto-approve write operations
- Effect: Lets Softcodes create or modify files automatically.
- Delay control: Adjustable delay (default 1000ms) lets diagnostic tools run checks before continuing.
- Risk: High — file modification can break projects if unchecked.
Browser Actions
- Setting: Auto-approve browser automation
- Effect: Lets Softcodes open sites, click elements, and navigate pages.
- Risk: Medium — browser interactions can leak information or trigger unwanted actions.
API Requests
- Setting: Auto-retry failed requests
- Effect: Softcodes retries automatically when a server returns an error.
- Delay: Adjustable (default 5s) for balancing speed with API rate limits.
- Risk: Low — only affects performance and server load.
MCP Tools
- Setting: Auto-approve MCP tool use
- Effect: Grants Softcodes permission to use configured MCP services.
- Risk: Medium–High, depending on tool configuration.
Mode Switching
- Setting: Auto-approve mode changes
- Effect: Softcodes changes between working modes (e.g., coding, planning).
- Risk: Low — mainly affects behavior, not files.
Subtasks
- Setting: Auto-approve subtask creation and completion
- Effect: Softcodes organizes subtasks without interruptions.
- Risk: Low — workflow-related only.
Command Execution
- Setting: Auto-approve whitelisted command execution
- Effect: Executes allowed terminal commands automatically.
- Controls: Whitelist by prefix (e.g., “git”), avoid
*wildcard in production. - Risk: High — direct command execution is inherently dangerous.
Follow-Up Questions
- Setting: Auto-select default answers
- Effect: Chooses the first suggested answer after a configurable timer (default 60s).
- Controls: Timer can be paused, overridden, or cancelled at any moment.
- Risk: Low — useful for overnight or repetitive runs.
Todo List Updates
- Setting: Auto-approve updates to task tracking
- Effect: Marks tasks complete, updates progress, and reorganizes automatically.
- Risk: Low — improves workflow visibility without altering files.
Practical Use Cases
- Sensitive work: Disable write and command execution permissions.
- Rapid development: Enable most permissions for faster iteration.
- Long projects: Allow subtasks, todo updates, and API retries for smooth continuity.