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fix(core): allow redirection in YOLO and AUTO_EDIT modes without sandboxing#26542

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fix(core): allow redirection in YOLO and AUTO_EDIT modes without sandboxing#26542
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Summary

Fixed a regression where commands with redirection (pipes, redirects) were being downgraded to ASK_USER in YOLO and AUTO_EDIT modes when sandboxing was disabled.

Details

In PolicyEngine.shouldDowngradeForRedirection, the logic was checking if sandboxing was enabled before allowing YOLO/AUTO_EDIT modes to bypass the redirection safeguard. This caused unnecessary approval prompts in environments where sandboxing is disabled (e.g., certain git worktrees or specific OS configurations). The fix removes the sandboxEnabled requirement for these trusted modes.

Related Issues

Fixes the reported regression where commands like npm test ... 2>&1 | tail -80 prompted for approval in YOLO mode.

How to Validate

Run the new regression test:
npm test -w @google/gemini-cli-core -- src/policy/policy-engine.test.ts
The test should NOT downgrade to ASK_USER for redirected commands in YOLO mode even without sandbox verifies the fix.

Pre-Merge Checklist

  • Updated relevant documentation and README (if needed)
  • Added/updated tests (if needed)
  • Noted breaking changes (if any)
  • Validated on required platforms/methods:
    • MacOS
      • npm run
      • Seatbelt

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This pull request addresses a regression in the policy engine where shell commands involving redirection were being unnecessarily downgraded to require user approval. By removing the dependency on sandboxing status for trusted execution modes, the engine now correctly respects the YOLO and AUTO_EDIT configurations, ensuring a smoother user experience in environments where sandboxing is disabled.

Highlights

  • Policy Engine Logic Update: Modified the policy engine to allow command redirection in YOLO and AUTO_EDIT modes regardless of whether sandboxing is enabled.
  • Regression Fix: Resolved an issue where commands containing pipes or redirects were incorrectly triggering approval prompts in trusted modes when sandboxing was disabled.
  • Regression Testing: Added a new test case to verify that redirected commands remain allowed in YOLO mode even when using a NoopSandboxManager.
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This pull request updates the PolicyEngine to ensure that redirected commands are not downgraded to ASK_USER in AUTO_EDIT or YOLO modes, regardless of whether sandboxing is enabled. This change simplifies the logic by removing the dependency on the sandbox status for these specific approval modes. Additionally, a new test case was added to policy-engine.test.ts to confirm that YOLO mode correctly allows redirected commands even when using a NoopSandboxManager. I have no feedback to provide.

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lgtm

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galz10 commented May 5, 2026

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