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How to Test an AI Agent Before Giving It Access to Your Files
AI agent demos usually show the happy path: a prompt goes in, a polished result comes out.
For developers, that is not enough. The real question is whether the agent can produce a verifiable artifact without gaining more access than the task requires.
Here is the test checklist I would use before connecting an AI workspace to real files or team tools.
1. Start with a disposable workspace
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