HOL Guard
AI Agent Security & DefenseAbout & Core Purpose
Open-source policy and approval layer for AI coding agents that checks supported shell, file, package, and MCP actions before execution, with coverage limited by each agent's hooks.
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What is HOL Guard?
Open-source policy and approval layer for AI coding agents that checks supported shell, file, package, and MCP actions before execution, with coverage limited by each agent's hooks.
Is HOL Guard free and open-source?
Free-tier details are not listed. License: Apache-2.0.
How do I install or run HOL Guard?
You can install or run HOL Guard using the terminal command: "pip install hol-guard".
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