The Armored AI Agent You Can Actually Trust

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  • MyrinNew
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2024
    • 5168

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    The Armored AI Agent You Can Actually Trust

    I built an open-source AI agent platform that prioritizes transparency and security over "magic". Think Open Claw, but with armor.





    The Problem with "Invisible" AI Agents

    We've all been there. You fire up an AI agent, give it a task, and... silence. Minutes pass. Is it working? Is it stuck? Did it just rm -rf something important?


    Most AI agent tools today operate like black boxes. They promise autonomy but deliver anxiety. You're supposed to trust that the agent is doing the right thing, even when you have zero visibility into what it's actually doing.


    I wanted something different.


    Enter CachiBot: Visibility = Security

    CachiBot is named after the Venezuelan cachicamo (armadillo) — a creature that's armored, deliberate, and doesn't rush into danger. That's exactly the philosophy behind this project.





    Core Philosophy


    "If you can't see it, you can't secure it."


    Every action CachiBot takes is visible in real-time:
    • Thinking streams — See the agent's reasoning as it happens
    • Tool calls with arguments — Know exactly what's being executed
    • Risk analysis — Dangerous code is flagged BEFORE execution
    • Approval workflows — You decide what runs, not the AI


    What Makes CachiBot Different?

    1. Sandboxed Code Execution with Risk Analysis

    CachiBot uses AST-based static analysis to detect dangerous operations before they run:






    # This triggers a HIGH risk warning:
    import subprocess
    subprocess.run(["rm", "-rf", "/"])

    # Risk Analysis:
    # - CRITICAL: subprocess import detected
    # - HIGH: Potentially destructive command
    # - Action: Requires user approval







    The sandbox only allows safe imports (json, math, datetime, etc.) and blocks anything that could compromise your system.


    2. Real-Time WebSocket Streaming

    No more guessing. Watch everything happen live:






    [THINKING] Analyzing the file structure...
    [TOOL_START] file_list(path="/workspace")
    [TOOL_END] Found 12 files
    [THINKING] I should read the config file first...
    [APPROVAL_NEEDED] python_execute: Risk level HIGH
    └─ Code: os.environ['API_KEY']
    └─ Reason: Accessing environment variables
    [USER] ✓ Approved
    [TOOL_END] Result: sk-xxx...







    3. Multi-Bot Management

    Create specialized bots for different tasks:


    CodeReviewer PR reviews Claude Sonnet 4
    DataAnalyst CSV/SQL work GPT-4o
    LocalHelper Quick tasks Ollama (llama3.1)
    Researcher Web searches Kimi K2.5


    Each bot has its own:
    • System prompt and personality
    • Enabled tools and capabilities
    • Knowledge base (RAG with vector search)
    • Platform connections (Telegram, Discord)


    4. Built-in Work Management

    CachiBot isn't just a chat interface — it's a work orchestration system:






    Work Item: "Refactor authentication module"
    ├── Task 1: Analyze current auth flow [COMPLETED]
    ├── Task 2: Design new token system [IN_PROGRESS]
    ├── Task 3: Implement refresh tokens [BLOCKED by Task 2]
    ├── Task 4: Write unit tests [PENDING]
    └── Task 5: Update documentation [PENDING]







    Schedule jobs with cron expressions, set up event triggers, and track everything.


    5. Platform Connections

    Connect your bots to the real world:






    [Telegram] @MyAssistantBot
    ├── Status: Connected
    ├── Messages: 1,247
    └── Last active: 2 minutes ago

    [Discord] CachiBot#1234
    ├── Status: Connected
    ├── Servers: 3
    └── Last active: Just now







    Messages route automatically to the right bot based on your configuration.


    The Tech Stack

    Backend (Python 3.10+)
    • FastAPI + async everywhere
    • Prompture (my structured LLM library)
    • SQLite with sqlite-vec for embeddings
    • Sandboxed Python execution


    Frontend (React 19 + TypeScript)
    • Vite 6 for lightning-fast builds
    • Zustand for state management
    • Tailwind CSS for styling
    • WebSocket for real-time updates


    LLM Providers
    • Anthropic (Claude)
    • OpenAI (GPT-4o)
    • Moonshot (Kimi K2.5)
    • Ollama (local models)
    • Groq (fast inference)


    Quick Start





    # Install
    pip install cachibot

    # Start the server
    cachibot-server

    # Or use the CLI directly
    cachibot "Analyze this Python file for security issues"

    # Interactive mode
    cachibot -i







    Then open http://localhost:6392 for the full dashboard experience.


    The Approval System in Action

    Here's what happens when CachiBot tries to do something risky:






    ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────── ───────────┐
    │ APPROVAL REQUIRED │
    ├───────────────────────────────────────────────── ───────────┤
    │ Tool: python_execute │
    │ Risk Level: HIGH │
    │ │
    │ Code: │
    │ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────── ─────┐ │
    │ │ import requests │ │
    │ │ response = requests.get(url) │ │
    │ │ with open('data.json', 'w') as f: │ │
    │ │ f.write(response.text) │ │
    │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────── ─────┘ │
    │ │
    │ Risks Detected: │
    │ • Network request (requests.get) │
    │ • File write operation │
    │ │
    │ [APPROVE] [DENY] [APPROVE ALL FOR THIS SESSION] │
    └───────────────────────────────────────────────── ───────────┘







    You stay in control. Always.


    Why Not Just Use Open Claw / Open WebUI / etc.?

    Great projects! But they solve different problems.


    Focus Chat interface Agent execution
    Code execution Basic Sandboxed + Risk analysis
    Approval system No Yes
    Multi-bot Limited Full support
    Work management No Built-in
    Real-time streaming Partial Full WebSocket


    CachiBot is for when you need an AI that does things — safely.


    What's Next?

    • [ ] MCP (Model Context Protocol) support
    • [ ] More platform adapters (Slack, WhatsApp)
    • [ ] Plugin marketplace
    • [ ] Team collaboration features
    • [ ] Self-hosted cloud option


    Try It Out





    pip install cachibot
    cachibot-server







    GitHub: github.com/jhd3197/CachiBot

    Website: cachibot.com


    Star the repo if you believe AI agents should be transparent!







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