Overview

This video demonstrates how to protect production systems from AI agent hallucinations and destructive commands using Claude Code hooks. IndyDevDan shows how one misinterpreted command can destroy months of work, and presents a comprehensive damage control system with local, global, and prompt hooks to prevent catastrophic deletions.

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Key Takeaways

  • Layer multiple hook types for comprehensive protection - combine deterministic hooks for known dangerous commands, prompt hooks for unknown threats, and permission requests for uncertain operations
  • Set up global hooks on your development machine - these apply to all projects and provide a safety net when working across different codebases or moving quickly
  • Use granular file protection with zero-access, read-only, and no-delete paths - this prevents agents from accidentally modifying critical configuration files or deleting important directories
  • Implement ask-permission patterns for database operations - have your agent request confirmation before running potentially destructive commands like user deletions or schema changes
  • Build trust through technical safeguards rather than hoping for perfect behavior - even advanced models can hallucinate, so prevention systems are essential for production environments

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