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π New smolagents update: Safer Local Python Execution! π¦Ύπ
With the latest release, we've added security checks to the local Python interpreter: every evaluation is now analyzed for dangerous builtins, modules, and functions. π
Here's why this matters & what you need to know! π§΅π
1οΈβ£ Why is local execution risky? β οΈ
AI agents that run arbitrary Python code can unintentionally (or maliciously) access system files, run unsafe commands, or exfiltrate data.
2οΈβ£ New Safety Layer in smolagents π‘οΈ
We now inspect every return value during execution:
β Allowed: Safe built-in types (e.g., numbers, strings, lists)
β Blocked: Dangerous functions/modules (e.g., os.system, subprocess, exec, shutil)
3οΈβ£ Immediate Benefits π‘
- Prevent agents from accessing unsafe builtins
- Block unauthorized file or network access
- Reduce accidental security vulnerabilities
4οΈβ£ Security Disclaimer β οΈ
π¨ Despite these improvements, local Python execution is NEVER 100% safe. π¨
If you need true isolation, use a remote sandboxed executor like Docker or E2B.
5οΈβ£ The Best Practice: Use Sandboxed Execution π
For production-grade AI agents, we strongly recommend running code in a Docker or E2B sandbox to ensure complete isolation.
6οΈβ£ Upgrade Now & Stay Safe! π
Check out the latest smolagents release and start building safer AI agents today.
π https://github.com/huggingface/smolagents
What security measures do you take when running AI-generated code? Letβs discuss! π
#AI #smolagents #Python #Security
With the latest release, we've added security checks to the local Python interpreter: every evaluation is now analyzed for dangerous builtins, modules, and functions. π
Here's why this matters & what you need to know! π§΅π
1οΈβ£ Why is local execution risky? β οΈ
AI agents that run arbitrary Python code can unintentionally (or maliciously) access system files, run unsafe commands, or exfiltrate data.
2οΈβ£ New Safety Layer in smolagents π‘οΈ
We now inspect every return value during execution:
β Allowed: Safe built-in types (e.g., numbers, strings, lists)
β Blocked: Dangerous functions/modules (e.g., os.system, subprocess, exec, shutil)
3οΈβ£ Immediate Benefits π‘
- Prevent agents from accessing unsafe builtins
- Block unauthorized file or network access
- Reduce accidental security vulnerabilities
4οΈβ£ Security Disclaimer β οΈ
π¨ Despite these improvements, local Python execution is NEVER 100% safe. π¨
If you need true isolation, use a remote sandboxed executor like Docker or E2B.
5οΈβ£ The Best Practice: Use Sandboxed Execution π
For production-grade AI agents, we strongly recommend running code in a Docker or E2B sandbox to ensure complete isolation.
6οΈβ£ Upgrade Now & Stay Safe! π
Check out the latest smolagents release and start building safer AI agents today.
π https://github.com/huggingface/smolagents
What security measures do you take when running AI-generated code? Letβs discuss! π
#AI #smolagents #Python #Security
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