How to Safely Run Coding Agents

Coding agents like Claude Code and Codex provide a significant efficiency boost for programmers. The author argues that manually reviewing all agent-generated code is often unnecessary, as modern agents produce high-quality, functional code and are adept at bug detection. To mitigate the risk of unsafe actions, the focus should be on proper infrastructure and permission scoping, as agents rarely make irreversible mistakes in a well-structured environment. The recommended approach is to grant liberal but relevant permissions, block specific destructive commands, and use a multi-agent system where one agent reviews another's code. This strategy enables safe and effective use, particularly in non-high-security domains.