Add setting to enable bypassPermissions as a selectable runtime mode
Open 💬 4 comments Opened Jan 22, 2026 by jra3
The CLI has --allow-dangerously-skip-permissions which enables bypass mode as an option without forcing it on. However, there's no equivalent setting to make this mode selectable at runtime without using the CLI flag.
Proposal: Add a setting like:
{
"permissions": {
"allowBypassPermissionsMode": true
}
}
When enabled, bypassPermissions would appear as a selectable permission mode (e.g., via /permissions or a mode switcher), allowing users to toggle into it mid-session.
Why this approach:
- Safe by default - the option doesn't appear unless explicitly enabled in settings
- Mirrors the CLI behavior of
--allow-dangerously-skip-permissions - Eliminates the need for shell aliases or restarting with different flags
- Power users in trusted environments can opt-in once and have it available when needed
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