Permission modes
Permissions control how ZeroTwo (in the desktop app) and ZeroCode (in the CLI or IDE) handle local actions, such as editing files, running commands, and using the internet. The mode you choose sets the boundary
for what ZeroTwo can do on its own and what needs review.
For most work, start with Ask for approval. It lets ZeroTwo work within the
current workspace and pauses before reaching beyond that boundary.
Select different modes below to understand how each one works.
Enable modes
When you’re using the ZeroTwo desktop app for the first time, you need to enable modes in application settings.
Ask for approval is always available. To add Approve for me (called
Auto-review in settings) or Full access to the permissions menu, open
Settings > General in the ZeroTwo desktop app, then turn on the mode under
Permissions. Enabling a mode makes it available in the menu; it doesn’t
select the mode or change an existing chat.
The available modes can depend on your local configuration and your
organization’s requirements. A mode that isn’t allowed appears disabled.
How permissions work
Two controls work together:
- The sandbox defines which files and network resources ZeroTwo can access.
- Approvals determine when ZeroTwo pauses before an action or sends the
request to automatic review.
Changing who reviews a request doesn’t expand the sandbox. For example,
Approve for me keeps the same workspace boundary as Ask for approval;
it sends requests to cross that boundary to automatic review.
Use the permissions control below the composer in the ZeroTwo desktop app or
desktop app.
In the CLI, enter /permissions. For technical details, see
Sandbox, automatic review, or
permission profiles.Last modified on August 30, 2026
