AiCodeBoost - Auto-Approve for Claude Code & Codex

Stop clicking "approve" every time. Code 10x faster with AI.

The Problem

You're using Claude Code or OpenAI Codex CLI to supercharge your coding. But there's a catch:

Click approve. Click approve. Click approve.
Dozens of permission popups per session
Your flow is constantly interrupted
AI can't work autonomously

You didn't install an AI assistant to babysit it.

The Solution

AiCodeBoost configures smart auto-approval for your AI coding tools. One click, and your AI can actually help you code.

Safe mode - Auto-approve reads only (zero risk)
Balanced mode - Auto-approve file operations (daily coding)
YOLO mode - Auto-approve everything (trusted projects)

All modes include built-in safety protections. Your .env files and dangerous commands are always blocked.

Why Developers Trust AiCodeBoost


100% Local	No servers, no accounts, no data collection
Open Source	Audit every line of code on GitHub
No Telemetry	We literally can't track you
Safe by Default	Dangerous operations always blocked
One-Click Setup	Works instantly after install
Free Forever	MIT licensed, no premium tiers

Features

Three Approval Modes

Mode	What's Auto-Approved	Best For
Safe	File reads, searches, glob patterns	Maximum security
Balanced	+ File edits, writes	Daily coding workflow
YOLO	+ Bash commands, web requests	Trusted projects

Built-in Safety (Always Active)

Even in YOLO mode, AiCodeBoost always blocks:

rm -rf and destructive commands
curl | bash and remote execution
.env, .env.local, .env.production
secrets/, credentials, API keys

Works With

Tool	What It Configures
Claude Code (Anthropic)	`~/.claude/settings.json`
Codex CLI (OpenAI)	`~/.codex/config.toml`

Easy Controls

Sidebar Panel - Visual mode selector
Status Bar - One-click mode cycling
Command Palette - Full control
Keyboard Shortcut - Instant switching

Phase Runner (NEW in v1.1)

Run complex AI tasks in sequential phases. Perfect for large projects that need to be broken down into manageable steps.

Plan your project in phases using ChatGPT or Claude
Paste all phases into the Phase Runner tab
Click Start - AI executes Phase 1, then Phase 2, and so on
Monitor progress with visual indicators and controls

Example workflow:

## Phase 1: Project Setup
Create the folder structure, package.json, and TypeScript config...

---

## Phase 2: Database Models
Set up Prisma schema with User and Product models...

---

## Phase 3: API Routes
Create REST endpoints for CRUD operations...

Pro tip: Ask ChatGPT or Claude to plan your project:

"Plan building [your app] in phases. Format each phase with ## Phase N: Title followed by detailed instructions. Separate phases with ---"

Installation

From VS Code

Open Extensions (Cmd+Shift+X / Ctrl+Shift+X)
Search "AiCodeBoost"
Click Install
Done. It just works.

From Terminal

code --install-extension AiCodeBoost.aicodeboost

Usage

Change Mode (3 Ways)

1. Sidebar Click the AiCodeBoost icon in the activity bar. Select your mode.

2. Status Bar Click the mode indicator (bottom-right) to cycle modes.

3. Keyboard

Mac: Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+A
Windows/Linux: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+A

Commands

Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P):

AiCodeBoost: Set Approval Mode
AiCodeBoost: Cycle Approval Mode
AiCodeBoost: Open Panel
AiCodeBoost: Start Phase Runner
AiCodeBoost: Stop Phase Runner
AiCodeBoost: Pause/Resume Phase Runner
AiCodeBoost: Skip to Next Phase

How It Works

AiCodeBoost writes configuration files that Claude Code and Codex read on startup:

Claude Code (~/.claude/settings.json):

{
  "permissions": {
    "defaultMode": "bypassPermissions",
    "allow": ["Read(**)", "Glob(**)", "Grep(**)", "Edit(**)", "Bash(*)"],
    "deny": ["Read(./.env*)", "Edit(./.env*)"]
  }
}

Codex CLI (~/.codex/config.toml):

approval_policy = "on-request"

FAQ

Is this safe to use?

Yes. AiCodeBoost only modifies configuration files for Claude Code and Codex. It doesn't have access to your code, can't execute commands, and sends zero data anywhere. The blocked patterns (.env, rm -rf, etc.) are hardcoded and can't be bypassed.

Will this work with GitHub Copilot?

No. Copilot doesn't have an approval system - it's inline suggestions only. AiCodeBoost is specifically for Claude Code and Codex CLI which use permission dialogs.

What's the difference between modes?

Safe: Only auto-approves reading files (searches, grep, glob). AI can explore but not change anything.
Balanced: Also auto-approves writing/editing files. AI can make changes but can't run shell commands.
YOLO: Auto-approves everything except dangerous operations. Use on projects you fully trust.

Can I customize blocked commands?

The safety blocks are intentionally hardcoded to prevent accidents. For advanced customization, you can manually edit the config files after AiCodeBoost creates them.

Does this send any data?

No. AiCodeBoost is 100% local. There's no server, no analytics, no telemetry. We couldn't track you even if we wanted to.

Is this free?

Yes, forever. MIT licensed, open source, no premium features.

What if I break something?

Each mode creates a standard config file. You can manually edit or delete ~/.claude/settings.json or ~/.codex/config.toml to reset.

Requirements

VS Code 1.85.0+
Claude Code and/or Codex CLI installed

Privacy & Security

No data collection - Nothing leaves your machine
No accounts - No signup required
No telemetry - Zero tracking
Open source - View the code

Support

License

MIT License - Use it however you want.

Created by Houston IT Developers

Making AI coding tools faster and safer for developers everywhere.

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