Feature/improved dangerous command safeguard #47
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Added manual command re-entry as a second-layer safety check for destructive commands like 'rm', 'delete', and 'shutdown'. Now, after initial confirmation, users must re-type the command exactly before execution.
- Implement manual reentry safeguard for dangerous commands - Remove CONFIRM prefix handling - Improve dangerous command detection patterns - Add better error handling and user feedback - Ensure proper validation before executing destructive commands
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Hi @Kirti-Rathi , I've implemented all the necessary changes. The manual safeguard is now enforced after the user confirms execution, and before the actual execution of any dangerous command. It now includes an additional verification step requiring the user to re-type the exact command as a second-layer check, as requested. You can test this by triggering a dangerous command like: cpp Initial confirmation (yes/no) Exact re-entry of the command The changes have been made in ai_terminal_assistant.py, where the execution flow is handled. Also, I’ve made sure my branch is up-to-date with main. Please review it when you get a chance. Let me know if any further adjustments are needed! Thanks! *also could you please guide me to resolve through the the conflicts in the code, if possible. |
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I’ve added a detailed review, but I’d strongly recommend closing this PR and the associated branches. Please create a fresh branch and apply only the necessary modifications, as done in PR #10 and refer to it for the scope and structure of changes expected.
Also, make sure to your fork is up-to-date with main.
This PR includes a number of unnecessary changes, which made reviewing a fairly straightforward issue more time consuming than needed.
| def get_current_os(): | ||
| return platform.system() | ||
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This function is already defined in format_utils.py. Remove this
| from .node import Node | ||
| from .data_gatherer import DataGatherer | ||
| from .format_utils import format_text, reset_format, get_current_os, get_os_specific_examples | ||
| from .format_utils import format_text, reset_format |
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| from .format_utils import format_text, reset_format | |
| from .format_utils import format_text, reset_format, get_current_os, get_os_specific_examples |
Keep it as it was, importing functions from format_utils only
| return "" | ||
| if user_input.startswith('!'): | ||
| return self.run_direct_command(user_input[1:]) | ||
| additional_data = self.gather_additional_data(user_input) |
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Keep this line, it's a required arguement in command_executor
| Current OS: {get_current_os()} | ||
| Current OS specific examples: {get_os_specific_examples()} | ||
| Current OS: {platform.system()} |
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Don't change these, the functions are well-defined in format_utils and are required.
Keep it as it was
| Translate the user input into a SINGLE shell command according to the operating system. | ||
| Translate the user input into a SINGLE shell command. |
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No changes required here as well. keep the original line.
| """, additional_data=additional_data).strip() | ||
| """, additional_data=self.gather_additional_data(user_input)).strip() |
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Use the additional data variable defined above only
""", additional_data=additional_data).strip()
| if self.is_dangerous_command(command): | ||
| print(format_text('yellow', bold=True) + | ||
| f"\n⚠️ Warning: The command '{command}' may be destructive." + | ||
| reset_format()) |
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Please don't change the identification method of dangerous commads.
The api response prefixed with "CONFIRM: " gives consistent results and has been found to be more accurate.
Some destructive commands escapes the regex method used in is_dangerous_command function, which causes inconsistency in behaviour and faulty deletions.
| choice = questionary.confirm(f"Do you want to run the command '{command}'?").ask() | ||
| if choice: | ||
| if command.startswith("CONFIRM:"): | ||
| confirmation = questionary.confirm(f"Warning: This command may be destructive. Are you sure you want to run '{command[8:]}'?").ask() | ||
| if not confirmation: | ||
| return format_text('red') + "Command execution aborted." + reset_format() | ||
| command = command[8:] | ||
| formatted_command = format_text('cyan') + f"Command: {command}" + reset_format() | ||
| print(formatted_command) | ||
| self.command_history.append(command) | ||
| if len(self.command_history) > 10: | ||
| self.command_history.pop(0) | ||
| if command.startswith("cd "): | ||
| path = command.split(" ", 1)[1] | ||
| os.chdir(os.path.expanduser(path)) | ||
| result = f"Changed directory to {os.getcwd()}" | ||
| exit_code = 0 | ||
| else: | ||
| stdout, stderr, exit_code = self.execute_command_with_live_output(command) | ||
| result = "" | ||
| if exit_code != 0: | ||
| debug_suggestion = self.debug_error(command, stderr, exit_code) | ||
| result += format_text('yellow') + f"\n\nDebugging Suggestion:\n{debug_suggestion}" + reset_format() | ||
| return result.strip() | ||
| else: | ||
| print(format_text('red') + "Command cancelled!" + reset_format()) | ||
| return "" |
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Please don't change the logic here
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Thank you so much for the clarification. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible with the necessary corrections. @Kirti-Rathi
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Hey @Kirti-Rathi ,
I've implemented all the required changes as discussed:
✅ The manual safeguard now includes an additional confirmation step:
After the user confirms execution of a dangerous command, they’re also required to retype the exact command as a second-layer verification.
✅ This ensures the user’s input doesn't rely on simply typing CONFIRM, and adds stronger protection before execution.
✅ Try running a dangerous command like: delete spare_file.txt — you’ll now see both confirmation prompts working as intended.
✅ The main logic for this is updated in ai_terminal_assistant.py.
🔄 Also made sure my branch is up-to-date with main.
Let me know if anything else needs refining!