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Permission prompts show only tool descriptions instead of the actual shell command

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Description

Summary

When Command Code requests permission to execute a mutating PowerShell command, the CLI displays only a generic tool description instead of the actual command and its arguments. This prevents users from reviewing exactly what will be executed before granting permission, which creates a significant safety and usability concern.

Expected Behavior

The permission prompt should display the complete command that Command Code is asking to execute, including all arguments, paths, flags, and redirections.
For example, the prompt should show:

New-Item -ItemType File -Path 'C:\Users{UserName}\command-code-permission-test-2.tmp' -Force:$false

The generic tool description may be shown in addition to the command, but it should not replace the command.

Actual Behavior

The CLI displays only a generic description such as:

Create a new file at specified path without overwriting

The actual PowerShell command, including the target path and parameters, is not visible in the permission prompt. The command is therefore difficult or impossible to audit before approval.

Additionally, I found that the fields below with default values cannot be edited. Whenever I try to edit one of these fields, it immediately reverts to its default value. Therefore, I cannot enter the information about my Command Code version, terminal, or shell in the fields below. I am providing the information here instead:

  • Command Code version: 1.14.1 (latest)
  • Terminal: Windows Terminal
  • Shell: PowerShell 7
Steps to reproduce the issue
  1. Install Command Code through npm:
    npm install -g command-code

  2. Start a normal interactive session without auto-accept or bypass mode:
    cmdc --permission-mode default

  3. Ask Command Code to create a new empty file, for example:
    Create a new empty file named command-code-permission-test-2.tmp in C:\Users\12391.

  4. Wait for the permission prompt.

  5. Observe that the prompt displays only a generic description, such as:
    Create a new file at specified path without overwriting

  6. Observe that the actual PowerShell command and its arguments are not displayed.

Command Code Version

Unknown

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/IDE

Unknown

Shell

cmd.exe

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by installing command-code with npm, then run cmdc --permission-mode default in PowerShell and request creation of a file. Start by tracing the permission prompt entry point and compare its displayed tool description with the requested command and arguments. Done means the prompt shows the complete PowerShell command while retaining any generic description, and the behavior is verified for the reported scenario.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell
Domain
cli, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
64/100

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