Approvals

Know what you’re saying yes to.

Every permission request arrives in plain language: what the agent will do, how risky it is, whether it can be undone, and the answer we suggest.

A permission request in a session's chat on the phone: Echo wants to read 3 Notion pages about competitors, low risk, you can undo this, with Deny or Approve.A permission request in a session's chat on the phone: Echo wants to read 3 Notion pages about competitors, low risk, you can undo this, with Deny or Approve.A permission request in a session's chat on the phone: Echo wants to read 3 Notion pages about competitors, low risk, you can undo this, with Deny or Approve.
01Anatomy of a cardThe same card on every device

Six things on every card.

  1. What it will doOne sentence, in plain words. No tool names unless they matter.
  2. How risky it isLow risk, take a look, or high risk.
  3. Can it be undoneSaid out loud, every time.
  4. The detailsWhat exactly, where, and what it won’t touch.
  5. More if you want itTechnical details and Explain more, on demand.
  6. The suggested answerThe recommended button is the obvious one.
02Risk levels

Three levels, one rule.

The riskier the step, the harder it is to say yes by accident.

  • Read 3 Notion pages about competitors

    RiskLow risk

    Read-only. Allow once is the suggested answer.

  • Wipe the local database and run the integration tests

    RiskTake a look

    Deletes local test data and can’t be undone. Read before you answer.

  • Overwrite the main branch on GitHub with Orion’s copy

    RiskHigh risk

    Deny is the suggested answer. Allowing needs a second press.

03Where they reach you

Answer wherever you are.

Allow once, or remember the answer for that agent. Questions come with suggested answers you can tap.

  • On your phone

    A push notification opens the card. Android app, or the web app on iPhone.

  • On the web

    The inbox on arcon.dev/app, with the same cards and answers.

  • On your desktop Windows app · early access

    The companion shows the card in a bubble right above your apps.

Private beta · free while in beta

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Android app · web app (add it to your iPhone Home Screen) · Windows app in early access