Plan setup and agent execution separately
Cloud setup allows network access for dependencies. Internet access during the agent phase is blocked by default and can be configured per environment. Define what setup installs and which destinations the later assignment requires. A successful package download does not establish the permissions of the subsequent agent run.
Make environments and tasks independently traceable
Give each parallel task a repository state, expected behaviour and relevant tests. Use controlled test data and document required environment variables without their secret values. If two tasks change the same file, review their later integration separately. Parallel execution replaces neither task dependencies nor conflict resolution.
Evaluate the change and execution evidence together
The reviewer checks which tests actually ran and which prerequisites were missing. A failed build must not appear as a passed test. Review network destinations used and external effects as well. A cloud task produces a reviewable change; publishing, merging and production execution follow the team’s designated process.
Decision matrix
| Decision point | Proceed when | Stop when |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment boundary | Documented: reproducible environment, network rules, secrets, tests and review. | Scope, data or accountability remains unresolved. |
| Workflow evidence | An isolated example task runs in a documented environment and produces a traceable change with test results. Review makes the access used and possible external effects visible. | There is only an unevaluated demo without acceptance evidence. |
| Operational control | Owner, approval, fallback and next review date are defined. | Avoid: cloud execution with unreviewed external actions. If a cloud task can trigger external actions without a reviewable boundary, passing code tests does not approve that operating context. |
Keep it verifiable
Primary sources
- OpenAI: Agent internet accessSource checked:
- OpenAI: Agent approvals and securitySource checked:
