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Limits pause the AI when it exceeds a threshold in a single response. The AI stops, shows what it’s done so far, and asks whether to continue or stop.

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How it works

Each limit tracks a counter type - file edits, shell commands, or browser actions. When the AI hits the threshold, the response is paused mid-stream. You see exactly what’s been done and decide whether to let it continue. This prevents runaway behavior. An AI that starts editing 50 files when you expected 3 gets caught early.

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Default limits

CounterDefault threshold
File edits20 per response
Shell commands15 per response
Browser actions10 per response
Counters reset at the start of each AI response.

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Configuring

Open Settings > AI Safety > Limits to adjust thresholds per space. Set higher limits for trusted workflows, lower for exploratory ones. The AI can also adjust limits via tool calls (safety_set_limit, safety_delete_limit), but those tool calls themselves always require approval.