Product Radar ED.01 WK42 12 OCT

Preview build. Draft: built from the tools and practices I use every day. I am confirming each verdict this month.

Practices

Guard hooks for agents

Scripts that run before or after an agent's tool calls to block or flag risky actions.

ADOPTOn the radar since 12 Oct 2026Draft
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Why Adopt

Hooks check commands, file reads and email sends before they run, and the agent cannot switch them off.

Movement

ADOPTTRIALASSESSHOLDW4212 Oct 2026: New
  1. Added in AdoptEvery session runs behind guard hooks.

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