Interdict: Stop agents from destroying production databases (github.com)

Interdict has launched a new safety layer specifically designed to protect production databases, particularly PostgreSQL, from potential threats posed by AI agents. As these agents increasingly handle database operations, the risk of executing harmful commands—like a DELETE statement affecting millions of rows—has grown. Interdict addresses this challenge by simulating the impact of each write operation prior to execution, identifying risks such as vast deletions and requiring human approval before proceeding. This preemptive measure ensures that any questionable command is flagged and evaluated, drastically reducing the chances of data loss. Significantly, Interdict records allowed writes, enabling users to quickly revert changes with a simple command, all while providing a detailed audit trail. The system employs a robust, real parser that ensures SQL statements are safe from common pitfalls, including side effects or erroneous transactions. Key performance metrics reveal that even with rigorous checks, Interdict adds minimal latency, typically under 3 microseconds per statement. This innovation not only enhances security for database operations but also empowers organizations to use AI-driven processes with greater confidence, ensuring that actions can be easily corrected and audited.