WorkBuddy prioritizes default permissions when handling documents, spreadsheets, and data in daily operations; Full access is only suitable for trusted, isolated, and recoverable temporary tasks. The latter is not a "more capable" model model, but rather reduces secondary confirmation of high-risk actions such as files, commands, and networking; choosing the wrong option can directly amplify the consequences of accidental deletion or overstepping boundaries.
Will default permissions mean you can't do anything?
No. Routine read/write within the workspace can usually continue, and only stops to ask when sensitive paths, important deletions, script commands, external programs, or managed network access are involved. Unconfirming won't scrap the entire task; you can ask WorkBuddy to list files, interpret scripts, generate previews, or save output in workspace.
Before creating a new task, it's best to prepare a separate folder to only place the copy you need to handle. This makes it easier for default permissions to recognize task boundaries and prevents batch changes to the desktop, download directory, or project root directory.
The impact of full access is greater than the current conversation
After enabling "Allow Full Access," existing tasks in the current client and new tasks in the future will have fewer confirmation steps, not just affecting the current conversation; However, the settings will not be synchronized across devices; each computer manages independently. It is suitable for repeatedly running understood scripts in Docker, virtual machines, and one-time directories, and should be closed immediately after use.
| Scene | Suggested Mode |
|---|---|
| Regular office work, trying a new task for the first time | Default permissions |
| Batch delete, overwrite, or rename | Default permissions and checklist item by item |
| Run trusted scripts in the isolation directory | Provides full access in a short time |
| Production materials, financial data, and unique copies | Do not enable full access |
Check the pop-up window with three key points
First, check whether the action is writing, deleting, or executing commands, then check the target path and the number of impacts, and finally determine whether this step is necessary. If the path is unknown, the deletion scope is too large, or the script source is unknown, cancel it immediately. Automatic backup and deletion protection can help with rollbacks, but they cannot replace independent backups of important data.
