fix(claude): scope the pnpm allow rules to whole commands - #30196
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Five permissions.allow rules end in a bare *, which does not enforce a word boundary: Bash(pnpm build*) auto-approves pnpm buildx, and Bash(pnpm --filter * test*) auto-approves pnpm --filter web testify. Measured against Claude Code 2.1.238 with a no-rule control before changing anything. Each rule becomes the measured equivalent that keeps the documented invocations auto-approved and nothing else: X:* for the bare command plus arguments, and for the --filter family an exact rule plus a space-star rule, because with a mid-rule wildcard present the :* suffix was measured to match nothing at all. build:agent gets its own rule, the one colon subscript the old wildcard actually covered at the root. Signed-off-by: Dennis Havermans <dennishvrmans@gmail.com>
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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThe Claude permissions allowlist adds scoped build patterns and replaces broad filtered pnpm wildcards with explicit command forms. ChangesCommand permissions
Estimated code review effort: 1 (Trivial) | ~2 minutes Merge Risk: 🟠 High · up to The permission configuration still allows a filtered build pattern to approve commands containing extra operations, including an unapproved package-manager execution. This creates a concrete command-authorization risk, so the PR should not merge until the rule is constrained or equivalent validation is added. Suggested reviewers: 🚥 Pre-merge checks | ✅ 5✅ Passed checks (5 passed)
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In @.claude/settings.json:
- Around line 57-58: Constrain the Bash permissions for the filtered build
commands so wildcard matching cannot allow arbitrary pnpm subcommands such as
exec. Update the relevant settings entries to enumerate approved package
selectors, or add a PreToolUse validation that parses and permits only the
intended pnpm filter build invocation while rejecting extra arguments and
commands.
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🌐 Web query:
Claude Code 2.1.238 permissions Bash matcher wildcard command argument boundary pnpm --filter
💡 Result:
In Claude Code, configuring permissions for commands like pnpm --filter requires navigating specific nuances in wildcard matching, shell argument boundaries, and known limitations of the permission system. Permission Configuration and Wildcards To allow pnpm commands while constraining scope, use the following pattern in your.claude/settings.json [1][2]: "Bash(pnpm --filter * test*)" "Bash(pnpm --filter * build*)" Key behaviors and constraints include: 1. Wildcard Matching: A trailing * after a space in a rule like Bash(pnpm --filter * ) matches both the command with arguments and the bare command (no arguments), provided the version is v2.1.72 or later [3][4][5]. 2. Argument Boundary Issues: - Quoted Arguments: A known bug exists where wildcards () in permission patterns fail to match commands containing quoted arguments (e.g., "-p:Configuration=Release") [6]. The permission system may reject these or trigger unexpected prompts. It is recommended to avoid quoting arguments in your CLAUDE.md instructions to prevent this [6]. - Command Chaining and Injection: The permission system primarily uses prefix-based matching [7][8]. Due to shell operator vulnerabilities, a rule like Bash(pnpm *) may be bypassed by chaining commands (e.g., pnpm install && rm -rf /) [9][8]. Rely on specific patterns and, if necessary, use PreToolUse hooks to add an additional layer of security [10][9]. 3. pnpm --filter Best Practices: - When using pnpm --filter, place the wildcard * at the position of the package name or scope to allow flexibility [2]. - Documenting specific commands (e.g., pnpm --filter @myorg/api test) in CLAUDE.md is more effective than generic rules, as it reduces ambiguity and minimizes "Allow?" prompts [11][2]. - For monorepos, use --filter combined with operators like... (upstream/downstream) to communicate intent clearly to Claude Code, as it is better at executing patterns it has observed than guessing scope from natural language [2]. If you encounter persistent permission issues, check your Claude Code version, as many wildcard matching edge cases have been addressed in recent updates [3][4]. To avoid issues with quoted arguments, include a directive in your CLAUDE.md: "CRITICAL: Do NOT quote command arguments unless absolutely necessary" [6].
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- 1: https://claudecodeguides.com/claude-code-settings-json-cost-saving-configuration/
- 2: https://claudelab.net/en/articles/claude-code/claude-code-pnpm-monorepo-filter-dlx-workflow
- 3: GitHub issue 36873 in anthropics/claude-code (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 4: GitHub issue 26229 in anthropics/claude-code (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 5: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/permissions
- 6: GitHub issue 23670 in anthropics/claude-code (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 7: GitHub issue 9408 in anthropics/claude-code (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 8: GitHub issue 4956 in anthropics/claude-code (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 9: GitHub issue 40344 in anthropics/claude-code (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 10: https://claudify.tech/blog/claude-code-pnpm
- 11: https://tools.inyourleague.net/en/claude-code-monorepo-setup-guide-en/
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site:code.claude.com/docs/en/permissions Bash permission wildcard matches spaces command arguments
💡 Result:
In the context of Bash and command-line permissions, a wildcard (the * character) matches any sequence of characters, including spaces [1]. When configuring Bash rules, the * wildcard acts as a placeholder for any text within the command [1]. Because it matches spaces, a single rule can cover a family of commands [1]. For example, the pattern Bash(ls ) matches both ls and commands that include arguments with spaces, such as ls followed by a file name that contains spaces [1]. When using unquoted glob patterns in the shell, the shell expands the wildcard to match all filenames in the directory that satisfy the pattern [1]. These expansions can include filenames that contain spaces [1]. If a command involves write-capable or executable flags, the system may prompt for confirmation because the expanded glob could potentially include dangerous flags (e.g., -delete) [1]. Key behaviors for pattern matching include: - A * at the end of a rule with a preceding space, such as Bash(ls ), matches the bare command (ls) as well as commands with arguments [1]. - A * without a preceding space, such as Bash(ls), is more restrictive regarding what it matches and would not necessarily require a space after the command, allowing matches for commands like lsof [1]. - The: suffix is functionally equivalent to a trailing * wildcard [1].
Citations:
🌐 Web query:
site:pnpm.io/cli/exec pnpm exec executes command in scope of project
💡 Result:
The pnpm exec command is used to execute shell commands within the context of a project [1]. When you run this command, pnpm automatically adds the node_modules/.bin directory of the current project to the PATH [1]. This allows you to directly execute binaries provided by your project's dependencies without needing to install them globally [1]. Key points regarding its behavior include: - Optional Keyword: The exec keyword is optional if the command you are running does not conflict with a built-in pnpm command [1]. - Argument Handling: Options intended for the pnpm exec command must be placed before the exec keyword, while options intended for the command being executed should be placed after it [1]. - Workspace Support: When used within a workspace, you can use the -r or --recursive flag to execute the command across every project in the workspace [1]. - Environment Variables: When executing commands, the name of the current package is exposed via the PNPM_PACKAGE_NAME environment variable [1].
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Constrain the filtered command permissions.
Claude Code’s Bash(...) wildcard matches spaces. Therefore, Bash(pnpm --filter * build) can match pnpm --filter web exec rm -rf src build, allowing an unapproved command through pnpm exec. Enumerate approved package selectors or validate the parsed command with a PreToolUse hook.
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In @.claude/settings.json around lines 57 - 58, Constrain the Bash permissions
for the filtered build commands so wildcard matching cannot allow arbitrary pnpm
subcommands such as exec. Update the relevant settings entries to enumerate
approved package selectors, or add a PreToolUse validation that parses and
permits only the intended pnpm filter build invocation while rejecting extra
arguments and commands.
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Summary
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permissions.allowrules in.claude/settings.jsonend in a bare*, which does not enforce a word boundary, so each rule auto-approves more than it reads as granting:Bash(pnpm build*)also approvespnpm buildx, andBash(pnpm --filter * test*)also approvespnpm --filter web testify. This PR replaces the five rules with equivalents that keep every documented invocation auto-approved while matching only whole commands.Each replacement shape was measured against Claude Code 2.1.238 before being proposed (fixture directory, the rule under test passed via
--settings, rawstream-jsontranscripts, plus a no-rule control that confirms the baseline prompts):Bash(pnpm build*)(current)pnpm buildxBash(pnpm --filter * test*)(current)pnpm --filter web testifyBash(pnpm build:*)(new)pnpm build,pnpm build --watchBash(pnpm build:*)(new)pnpm buildxBash(pnpm --filter * test)+Bash(pnpm --filter * test *)(new)pnpm --filter web test,pnpm --filter web test --coveragepnpm --filter web testifyBash(pnpm build:agent:*)is added because the rootbuild:agentscript was previously covered bypnpm build*andX:*rules do not match colon subscripts (measured:Bash(pnpm build:*)does not approvepnpm build:contract), matching how this file already enumeratestest:packages:*besidetest:*.Testing performed
pnpm install --frozen-lockfile && pnpm build, thenpnpm typecheck && pnpm lint && pnpm test:packageson the branch: all pass (15,705 tests)Skill update
n/a - internal only (agent permission configuration; no user-facing surface)
Checklist
git commit -s) per the DCO. The DCO status check will block merge if any commit is missing aSigned-off-by:trailer.skills-contrib/contrib-pr/SKILL.md(external contribution, no Linear ticket)n/a — internal only).Notes for the reviewer
One deliberate coverage change: colon-subscript invocations under
--filter(for examplepnpm --filter integration-tests test:journeys) were previously auto-approved only through the same wildcard that approvedtestify, and will now prompt in agent sessions. They appear in CI workflows rather than agent docs, so the prompt should be rare. The obvious precise alternative,Bash(pnpm --filter * test:*), was measured to be a dead rule: with a mid-rule*present, the:*suffix matches nothing at all, not evenpnpm --filter web test:prod. If you want those invocations auto-approved, they need enumerating exactly.Found while testing a static analysis tool for agent configuration; every claim above was then verified by hand against Claude Code before this PR was opened.
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