Hide Secrets from AI Agents and NPM install using Airgap
The 'airgap' tool is a new Linux-based security wrapper designed to protect sensitive files from AI agents and malicious npm packages. It restricts access to secrets like SSH keys and environment variables by gating file access and running programs within isolated namespaces.
Why it matters
As developers increasingly rely on AI agents that may inadvertently expose or leak sensitive credentials, tools that enforce local security boundaries are becoming critical for software supply chain safety.
We let AI agents read and write files in our projects, and we install skills or plugins from the internet. npm malware steals secrets at install time. The AI agents run commands and install npm packages too, and sometimes those packages are hallucinated or malicious.
The content is a technical security advisory focused on software development practices.
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