Ask HN: How do I sandbox Gemini Code Assist on Mac from accessing other files?

1 nuker 0 8/1/2025, 10:18:18 AM

Hi. I'm about to install Visual Studio Code on my Mac, then install Gemini Code Assist VSCode plugin.

I would like to make sure Gemini plugin cannot read any of my files except designated directory. I could not find a way to do this so far, ideas? Thanks!

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Ask HN: How do I sandbox Gemini Code Assist on Mac from accessing other files?

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