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Choose an Approval Policy

Three approval policies decide how often the agent interrupts you. Write down what each one means and when it is the right choice.

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01Requirements

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  • File ~/.codex/approval-policies.md exists○
  • The document explains all three approval policies○
  • The document states which policy fits an unattended run○

02Walkthrough

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    Write the heading

    Start with the question the policy answers - it is not about trust in the model, it is about trust in the command.

    echo '# Approval policies\n\nThe policy decides when the agent pauses and asks before it runs a command.' > ~/.codex/approval-policies.md
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