read-only-mode

Restrict Claude to read-only operations for code review and analysis. Prevents any file modifications or command executions, making it safe for exploring unfamiliar codebases or conducting security audits.

Settings
Permissions
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What it does and how to use it

A ready-made configuration that tunes Claude Code's behavior (permissions) to your liking.

Copy the configuration (command above).
Paste it into your Claude Code settings file.
Restart the session to apply it.

Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/settings && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/settings__read-only-mode.md -o .claude/settings/read-only-mode.json

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

{
  "description": "Restrict Claude to read-only operations for code review and analysis. Prevents any file modifications or command executions, making it safe for exploring unfamiliar codebases or conducting security audits.",
  "permissions": {
    "allow": [
      "Read(**/*)",
      "Glob",
      "Grep",
      "LS"
    ],
    "deny": [
      "Edit",
      "Write",
      "MultiEdit",
      "Bash",
      "WebFetch"
    ]
  }
}

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