"Access external directory" warning is ambiguous #8836

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opened 2026-02-16 18:10:59 -05:00 by yindo · 1 comment
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Originally created by @adrunkhuman on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026).

Originally assigned to: @rekram1-node on GitHub.

When the agent tries to access a directory external to the project's root, we get this:

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It's not clear whether "Allow always" means:

  • "Always allow access to this specific directory"?
  • "Always allow access to any external directory"?

This could be made more precise as it's a serious permission to be given to the program.

Maybe something like "Always allow for this path" ?

Originally created by @adrunkhuman on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026). Originally assigned to: @rekram1-node on GitHub. When the agent tries to access a directory external to the project's root, we get this: <img width="578" height="217" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7597e571-2bd0-4193-9a96-4d793c8cbe7d" /> It's not clear whether "Allow always" means: - "Always allow access to this specific directory"? - "Always allow access to any external directory"? This could be made more precise as it's a serious permission to be given to the program. Maybe something like "Always allow for this path" ?
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026):

This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

  • #5395: Split external_directory permission into read vs write - discusses making external directory permissions more granular and precise
  • #4991: [FEATURE]: more general external_directory permissions - discusses improving external directory permission handling for clarity
  • #11042: External directory permission does not work on Windows - related issue about external directory permission functionality

Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #5395: Split external_directory permission into read vs write - discusses making external directory permissions more granular and precise - #4991: [FEATURE]: more general external_directory permissions - discusses improving external directory permission handling for clarity - #11042: External directory permission does not work on Windows - related issue about external directory permission functionality Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#8836