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AI agents for reviewing every edit and command before an agent runs it
Short answer: Vani Code Agent (preview) edits files with diff review and runs commands only with your approval. Cline and Kilo Code also keep you in the loop inside VS Code.
Tools for this job
| # | Tool | Why for this job | AgentPick Score | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Cline | Open-source VS Code agent | 92/100 | Official source ↗ |
| #2 |  Kilo Code | Open-source VS Code agent | 90/100 | Official source ↗ |
| #3 |  Vani Code Agent for VS Code | Diff review; commands run only with your approval (preview) | Commercial | Official source ↗ |
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How to do it
- Turn on approval for commands.
- Read each diff before accepting.
- Reject anything touching secrets or config.
- Commit in small steps.
Starter prompt
Make [change]. Show me each file diff for approval, and ask before running any command.
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