Creating a Guardrail
1
Access Guardrails
Navigate to the Guardrails section from the sidebar menu
2
Create New
Click the “Create a new Guardrail” button in the top-right corner
3
Set Basic Information
Provide:
- Name for the guardrail
- Description (Optional) explaining its purpose
4
Configure Rules
Provide:
- Input Rules
- Output Rules
Configuring Rules
Input Rules
Rules that evaluate incoming commands or queries:- Pattern Matching: Define patterns to match specific commands or queries
- Conditions: Set conditions that trigger the rule
Output Rules
Rules that control or modify the output of commands:- Information Control: Control what information can be returned
Rule Types
Pattern Rules
Pattern Rules
Create rules based on command or query patterns:
- Regular expressions
- Exact matches
- Wildcard patterns
Security Rules
Security Rules
Enforce security policies:
- Block dangerous commands
- Require additional approvals
- Limit access to sensitive data
Compliance Rules
Compliance Rules
Ensure compliance requirements:
- Data access restrictions
- Audit logging requirements
- Regulatory compliance rules
Applying Guardrails
Connection Assignment
1
Select Connections
Choose which connections will use the guardrail
2
Set Priority
Define the order of rule evaluation when multiple guardrails apply
3
Configure Behavior
Specify how rules should be enforced:
- Block non-compliant actions
- Warn users
- Require approval
Best Practices
Start Simple
Begin with basic rules and expand as needed
Test Rules
Validate rules in a test environment first
Document Purpose
Clearly describe what each rule does
Regular Review
Periodically review and update rules