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Show HN: I built a permission layer for AI agents, then spent a day breaking it

Developer rmanish2000 built a permission layer for AI agents and spent a day attempting to break it, sharing the results on Hacker News. The project aims to secure AI agent actions by enforcing permissions, addressing a critical need as AI agents become more autonomous. The post details the developer's hands-on security testing process and the insights gained from trying to circumvent the system.

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