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Show HN: Talos – An AI agent with a permission kernel between model and shell
Talos is an open-source, locally-run AI agent that performs research, code generation, and tool use only after explicit human approval. Its permission kernel applies a four-stage policy (floor, hardline, sandbox) that logs actions, restricts file access, execution, and output to a disposable workspace with size and count limits. The system can delegate bounded tasks to workers such as Claude, offers terminal, Telegram, email, and WhatsApp channels, and supports installable blueprints for scheduled automation.