Autonomous Pre-Flight Checklist

14 checks before running Claude Code unattended. Check each item. Fix reds before launch.

0 / 14

1. Safety Hooks

Destructive command guard installed

rm -rf, git reset --hard, git clean -fd, chmod 777, PowerShell Remove-Item are blocked.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --shield

Branch push guard installed

No direct pushes to main/master. No force-pushes to any branch.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --shield

Secret leak prevention installed

git add .env, credential files, and git add . with .env present are blocked.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --shield

Syntax checker installed

Python, Shell, JSON, YAML errors caught immediately after every edit.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --shield

2. Monitoring

Context window monitor active

Warns at 40%, 25%, 20%, 15% remaining. Prevents silent session death.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --shield

Edit verification hook installed

Checks file exists, isn't empty, and new_string is present after every edit.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --install-example edit-verify

3. Recovery

Git working tree is clean

All changes committed or stashed before autonomous session starts.

Fix: git stash or git commit

Working on a feature branch (not main)

Easy rollback if something goes wrong. Main stays clean.

Fix: git checkout -b feature/autonomous-session

Auto-checkpoint or state saver installed

Session state survives context compaction. Files backed up before edits.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --install-example session-state-saver

4. Configuration

CLAUDE.md has clear instructions

Project rules, scope boundaries, and "don't ask, decide" autonomy rules defined.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --shield (generates CLAUDE.md)

jq is installed

Required for all hooks to parse JSON input. Without it, hooks silently fail.

Fix: brew install jq (macOS) | apt install jq (Linux) | choco install jq (Windows)

npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --doctor passes

All 13 diagnostic checks pass. Hooks are properly registered and executable.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --doctor (shows what to fix)

Dangerous commands are blocked (verified)

Tested with --simulate that rm -rf, git push main, etc. are actually blocked.

Fix: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --simulate "rm -rf /"

Pass all 14? You're ready for autonomous operation.

One command covers checks 1-6: npx @gaebalai/cc-guard --shield

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