Can it prevent edits via Bash scripts?

No, this skill specifically hooks into Claude's internal Edit and Write tools. Direct Bash commands like 'sed' or 'echo' redirection are not blocked by this specific hook.

Does this block reading files?

No, the freeze skill only restricts Edit and Write operations. Tools like Read, Glob, and Grep remain fully functional so Claude can still understand the context of the whole project.

Does it handle subdirectories correctly?

Yes, any file within the specified directory or its subfolders is considered within the allowed boundary and can be edited normally.

Is the freeze path absolute or relative?

The skill automatically resolves the directory you provide to an absolute path to ensure the boundary remains consistent even if your working directory changes.

How do I remove the restriction?

You can deactivate the boundary by running the /unfreeze command or by ending your current Claude Code session.

Directory Freeze

Name: Directory Freeze
Author: jeisenback

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생산성 및 워크플로

Restricts file modification permissions to a specific directory to prevent accidental edits to unrelated code.

Directory Freeze acts as a safety boundary for Claude Code by locking file editing capabilities to a user-defined directory path. It is particularly useful during debugging or module-specific refactoring, ensuring that the AI agent doesn't inadvertently modify files outside the intended scope. By intercepting Edit and Write operations, it provides a hard block on out-of-bounds changes, allowing developers to work with confidence in complex, multi-module repositories without worrying about unintended side effects.

주요 기능

01Hard-blocks Edit and Write operations outside the allowed path

02Seamless activation via natural language commands like 'freeze' or 'lock down edits'

03Session-persistent boundary via local state tracking

04Lightweight integration that does not interfere with Read or Bash tools

05Automated boundary resolution using absolute paths and trailing slash protection

060 GitHub stars

사용 사례

01Refactoring a legacy directory while keeping other stable modules untouched

02Debugging a specific module without risking side effects in the rest of the codebase

03Onboarding an AI agent to a massive repository by narrowing its focus to one component

주요 기능

01Hard-blocks Edit and Write operations outside the allowed path

02Seamless activation via natural language commands like 'freeze' or 'lock down edits'

03Session-persistent boundary via local state tracking

04Lightweight integration that does not interfere with Read or Bash tools

05Automated boundary resolution using absolute paths and trailing slash protection

060 GitHub stars

사용 사례

01Refactoring a legacy directory while keeping other stable modules untouched

02Debugging a specific module without risking side effects in the rest of the codebase

03Onboarding an AI agent to a massive repository by narrowing its focus to one component