Features
Auto approve
Elastic Copilot’s auto approve feature allows you to automatically approve and execute certain types of commands and code suggestions, streamlining your development workflow.
How It Works
Auto approve enables Elastic Copilot to execute pre-approved actions without requiring manual confirmation for each operation. This feature is designed to speed up repetitive tasks while maintaining safety through configurable rules.Safe Operations
Automatically approved actions
- File reading and analysis
- Code formatting and linting
- Documentation generation
- Simple refactoring operations
Manual Approval
Always requires confirmation
- File deletion or major changes
- System configuration modifications
- External API calls
- Database operations
Configuration Options
Basic Settings
1
Enable Auto Approve
Open VSCode settings and search for “elastic.autoApproval.enabled”
2
Set Approval Rules
Configure which types of operations should be auto-approved
3
Define Exclusions
Specify files or directories that should always require manual approval
Advanced Configuration
File Operation Rules
File Operation Rules
Command Execution Rules
Command Execution Rules
Project-Specific Rules
Project-Specific Rules
Safety Features
Built-in Protections
High-Risk Operations: Auto approve never applies to operations that could cause data loss or security issues.
Audit Trail: All auto-approved actions are logged for review and debugging purposes.
Gradual Enablement: Start with conservative settings and gradually expand auto approve as you become comfortable with the feature.
Best Practices
Recommended Settings
Development Environment
Enable auto approve for code analysis, formatting, and documentation tasks
Production Environment
Disable auto approve for deployment and system configuration changes
Team Projects
Use consistent auto approve settings across team members
Security Considerations
Sensitive Files
Sensitive Files
Always exclude configuration files, credentials, and deployment scripts from auto approve
External Dependencies
External Dependencies
Be cautious with auto-approving operations that involve external APIs or services
Review Logs
Review Logs
Regularly review auto approve logs to ensure the feature is working as expected
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Commands Not Auto-Approved
Commands Not Auto-Approved
- Check that auto approve is enabled in settings
- Verify the command type is configured for auto approve
- Ensure the file/directory isn’t in the exclusion list
Unexpected Auto-Approvals
Unexpected Auto-Approvals
- Review your auto approve rules configuration
- Check for overly broad inclusion patterns
- Consider tightening the approval criteria
Performance Issues
Performance Issues
- Reduce the scope of auto-approved operations
- Add more specific exclusion rules
- Consider disabling auto approve for large projects