Guard in-place starts behind explicit allow flag#8
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April 10, 2026 13:45
The branch start helper now requires explicit --allow-in-place alongside --in-place, keeping the default path isolated in agent worktrees.\n\nAlso added regression tests for default worktree behavior and the in-place guard/override flow, and documented the explicit override in README. Constraint: Preserve existing default branch/worktree flow for current users Rejected: Remove --in-place entirely | some advanced local workflows still need an explicit escape hatch Confidence: high Scope-risk: narrow Reversibility: clean Directive: Keep main/dev workflows worktree-first; do not relax in-place guard without adding equivalent safety Tested: npm test; node --check bin/multiagent-safety.js; npm pack --dry-run Not-tested: End-to-end GitHub Actions run for this commit
Pre-commit now blocks Codex/OMX session commits on non-agent branches by default, while allowing human branch workflows to continue.\n\nSetup and doctor now auto-refresh managed safety files ( and ) when templates drift, so rerunning musafety applies the latest branch-safety logic without requiring manual force flags. Added regression coverage for the Codex guard plus auto-refresh behavior. Constraint: Keep existing human VS Code commits on non-protected feature branches working Rejected: Block all non-agent branch commits for everyone | would break normal human trunk/feature workflows Confidence: high Scope-risk: moderate Reversibility: clean Directive: Treat Codex branch guard and template auto-refresh as safety-critical defaults; do not weaken without replacement controls Tested: npm test; node --check bin/multiagent-safety.js; npm pack --dry-run Not-tested: GitHub Actions run for this new commit
This update tightens branch lifecycle guardrails around in-place work while keeping the finish flow ergonomic. It adds managed hook/script updates and test coverage so setup/doctor can auto-heal drift and the finish lifecycle remains deterministic across local/remote cleanup. Constraint: Must preserve existing agent-branch UX while adding safety rails Rejected: Force all flows through extra interactive prompts | would slow scripted and CI usage Confidence: high Scope-risk: moderate Reversibility: clean Directive: Keep hook templates and lifecycle tests in sync when changing branch-finish semantics Tested: npm test (55/55 pass) Not-tested: Manual VS Code Source Control merge path after install
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Summary\n- block \ by default\n- require explicit \ override\n- keep default flow worktree-first and parse options reliably even after positional args\n- add regression tests for default worktree behavior + in-place guard/override\n- document the in-place guard in README\n\n## Verification\n- npm test\n- node --check bin/multiagent-safety.js\n- npm pack --dry-run