# HOL Guard

> Apply local approval rules before AI agents take risky actions

HOL Guard adds a local policy checkpoint to supported AI coding and automation tools. It examines covered actions before they run and can allow them, request approval, or block them according to the selected policy. Typical checks concern file deletion, access to secrets, software installation, and moving data outside the machine.

Guard integrates with tools including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and OpenCode, with coverage depending on the integration. Its decision path runs locally and can work offline. Activity records give users a way to review what their agent attempted and how each request was handled. The open-source project publishes release notes and setup guidance for configuring the protections around an existing workflow.

## Listing details

- Canonical BetaNeon page: https://betaneon.com/products/hol-guard
- Official website: https://hol.org/guard
- Category: Security & privacy / Endpoint & malware protection
- Status: Launched
- Topics: AI agents, Developer tools, Open source, Privacy, Security
- Listing updated: 2026-10-30T16:51:32.944Z
- Information source: https://hol.org/guard

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