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Stay on Allow once until you can describe the scope

CategorysafetyManual1.10Evidencedocumented

ProblemAlways allow is chosen early, when the workflow is least understood.

TechniqueUse Allow once while a workflow is new. Create an always-allow rule only after you can describe its exact scope and its safe failure behaviour. Never approve an action whose target or effect you cannot identify: ask for a plain-language explanation or a draft first.

Why it worksThe rule you save is matched against future actions you have not seen yet.

When to useEvery new workflow.

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