Vibe coding 3 November
Security and agents
Giving a command-line agent full access means protecting students’ data
An experienced teacher explained what an AI agent with full control of a computer can do and what information should be kept out of its reach.
Asked what to consider before giving a command-line agent control of a computer, one member replied that with full access it can move and delete files, change settings, and install or uninstall programs. That capability is what makes it so versatile: in one case described, the agent built a complete project on a NAS from scratch and unaided, including obtaining a GitHub key to upload it.
The main caution concerns data. Students’ data is especially well protected and should not reach AI servers without knowing exactly what is being done and without the necessary permissions. Bank accounts and highly sensitive personal information are best kept separate. According to the person explaining, the agent itself can advise on how to protect that data from itself.
It was also noted that the agent can be restricted to a specific folder rather than the whole device, and an updated text was announced on the three ways of using AI: web, desktop app and command line.
Read the original conversation in Vibe Coding Educativo
