AI AGENT SAFETY

Guardrails that
actually protect at runtime.

Runtime Guardrails enforce safety and policy at the exact moment an AI agent attempts to take action.

What are Runtime Guardrails?

Runtime Guardrails are a layer of control that sits between an AI agent and the real-world actions it wants to perform.

Unlike traditional guardrails that only inspect prompts or generated text, runtime guardrails evaluate the intended action before it executes. They decide whether an agent should be allowed to call a tool, access a system, modify data, or interact with external services.

In short: They protect what the agent does, not just what it says.

Why traditional guardrails are no longer enough

Prompt & Output Guardrails

  • Good at filtering content
  • Work before or after the model responds
  • Cannot stop real actions from happening
  • Easily bypassed by sophisticated agents

Runtime Guardrails

  • Intercept actions before execution
  • Enforce policy on tool calls and system changes
  • Support allow/deny/require approval decisions
  • Provide deterministic control over agent behavior

How Runtime Guardrails Work

01 — INTERCEPT

Action Interception

Every tool call, API request, or system action proposed by the agent is captured before it executes.

02 — EVALUATE

Policy Evaluation

The action is evaluated against defined policies, context, identity, and risk level in real time.

03 — DECIDE

Enforcement Decision

The guardrail returns one of three outcomes: Allow, Block, or Require Human Approval.

Key Capabilities

Tool & Action Allowlisting

Define exactly which tools and actions an agent is permitted to use.

Human-in-the-Loop Approval

Automatically require human approval for high-risk or sensitive actions.

Context-Aware Policies

Evaluate actions based on who initiated them, current context, and intended outcome.

Full Auditability

Every decision is logged with reasoning for compliance and investigation.

Fail-Closed Defaults

Unknown or unauthorized actions are blocked by default rather than allowed.

Framework Agnostic

Works with LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, custom agents, and more.

Where Runtime Guardrails Matter Most

Enterprise AI Agents

Safely deploy agents that interact with internal systems, CRMs, and databases without risking unauthorized changes.

Developer & Coding Agents

Prevent agents from running destructive commands, pushing unapproved code, or accessing sensitive repositories.

Financial & Operational Agents

Control actions involving payments, refunds, data exports, or system configuration changes.

Multi-Agent Systems

Govern interactions between multiple agents to prevent unintended escalation or privilege abuse.

Interested in Runtime Guardrails?

Whether you're building agent infrastructure or exploring this space, we'd love to hear from you.