Claude Code SDK Safety and Reviewer System

Documentation Structure

This directory contains the complete specification for the Claude Code SDK Safety and Reviewer System, designed to monitor, control, and guide Claude’s actions within the pipeline_ex framework.

Core Documents

1. Overview - Executive summary and high-level design

   • Problem statement
   • Solution architecture
   • Key features
   • Implementation phases

2. Architecture - Detailed system architecture

   • Component structure
   • Data flow
   • Integration points
   • Configuration schema

3. Step Reviewer - Real-time action review system

   • Review process
   • Risk analysis
   • Rationality checking
   • Decision engine

4. Pattern Detection - Behavioral pattern recognition

   • Core patterns (repetitive errors, scope creep, etc.)
   • Pattern composition
   • Learning system
   • Custom patterns

5. Intervention System - Corrective action framework

   • Intervention types
   • Progressive strategies
   • Controller logic
   • Configuration

6. Recovery Mechanisms - Graceful recovery strategies

   • Automatic recovery
   • Guided recovery
   • Checkpoint-based recovery
   • Self-healing

7. Implementation Guide - Step-by-step implementation

   • Development phases
   • Code examples
   • Testing strategies
   • Deployment guide

Quick Start

For Developers

1. Read the Overview to understand the system goals
2. Review the Architecture for technical design
3. Follow the Implementation Guide to build

For System Administrators

1. Check the configuration sections in each document
2. Review monitoring and metrics capabilities
3. Understand intervention and recovery options

For Users

1. Understand intervention messages you might see
2. Know recovery options available
3. Learn how to provide guidance when requested

Key Concepts

Safety Layers

┌─────────────────┐
│ Pre-Execution   │ → Validates actions before execution
├─────────────────┤
│ Real-Time       │ → Monitors during execution
├─────────────────┤
│ Post-Execution  │ → Verifies outcomes
└─────────────────┘

Intervention Progression

1. Soft Correction - Gentle guidance via prompts
2. Context Reinforcement - Remind of goals and constraints
3. Resource Throttling - Apply limits to prevent overuse
4. Checkpoint Rollback - Restore to known good state
5. Emergency Stop - Halt execution for critical issues

Pattern Categories

• Behavioral - Repetitive errors, wandering exploration
• Resource - Memory spirals, excessive operations
• Scope - Working outside boundaries, goal drift
• Quality - Hallucinations, incorrect assumptions

Configuration Example

safety:
  reviewer:
    enabled: true
    risk_threshold: 0.7
    
  patterns:
    enabled_patterns: [all]
    sensitivity: medium
    
  interventions:
    soft_correction: true
    hard_stop: true
    auto_rollback: false
    
  recovery:
    automatic: true
    checkpoint_interval: 60
    max_recovery_attempts: 3

Integration with Pipeline

# In your pipeline definition
steps:
  - type: claude_code
    config:
      prompt: "Implement feature X"
      safety:
        enabled: true
        reviewer:
          risk_threshold: 0.6
        patterns:
          enabled_patterns:
            - repetitive_errors
            - scope_creep
            - resource_spiral

Metrics and Monitoring

The system provides comprehensive metrics:

• Review decisions and timing
• Pattern detection rates
• Intervention effectiveness
• Recovery success rates
• Resource usage trends

Contributing

When extending the system:

1. Follow the established patterns
2. Add comprehensive tests
3. Update relevant documentation
4. Consider performance impact
5. Maintain backwards compatibility

Support

For questions or issues:

• Review troubleshooting sections in documents
• Check implementation examples
• Consult monitoring dashboards
• Engage with the development team

This safety system is designed to enhance, not replace, human oversight. Always review critical operations and maintain appropriate access controls.