Copilot keeps asking for permission to run bash command. How can I always approve it?

[brunocassol]

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VSCode Copilot keeps asking for permission to run bash commands.

I don't see an option to always allow it.

How can I add this to trusted commands?

[ganapathijahnavi]

Hey 👋
Yeah, this is really expected behavior with Copilot Agent Mode . It asks for permission before running bash commands because it treats last execution as a possibly erogenous action . It’s basically a safety feature so extensions (or AI) don’t run commands automatically without your approval. That said , I understand it can get bothersome when you’re doing normal dev work and it keeps prompting.
A few things you can try:
✅ 1. Check Copilot Agent settings in VS Code.
Go to: Settings → search for “Copilot” or “Agent”.
Look for options related to:
. Command execution
. last confirmations
. Auto approve safe commands
Depending on your version, there may be an option to reduce confirmations or allow trusted execution in the workspace.
✅ 2. Trust the workspace.
If your workspace isn’t marked as trusted, VS Code will be stricter.
Go to:
. Command Palette → Workspace: Manage Workspace Trust
. Make sure the folder is marked as Trusted
This sometimes reduces continual security prompts.
✅ 3 Keep VS Code + Copilot updated
There have been small behavior tweaks in modern versions. If you're on an older version , updating VS Code and the Copilot extension might improve how permissions are handled.
⚠ Important note
As of now , there isn’t a global “Always allow all bash commands” toggle (for security reasons). The prompts are knowing to prevent casual or spiteful execution.
If your workflow involves lots of continual commands , one workaround is:
. Let Copilot suggest the command
. Run it manually in the terminal alternatively of allowing Agent Mode to execute it
Not ideal , but it avoids the steady approval clicks.
Hope that helps!. If you can share which VS Code + Copilot version you’re using, others might be able to give more version-specific guidance 👍

[brunocassol]

Thank you @ganapathijahnavi.

I'l recheck those but if it doesn't work I'll add this specific command to my "tools" mcp.

[ganapathijahnavi]

You’re welcome .
Yes, that sounds like a good fallback. Adding it as a tool in your MCP config should give you more control over how it’s executed. Just keep in mind that VS Code’s workspace trust and terminal security rules still apply, so if prompts continue, it’s likely coming from there rather than Copilot itself.
Let us know how it goes after you try it.

[pratikrath126]

Currently, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode requires manual confirmation for shell commands as a security measure to prevent accidental or malicious execution of destructive commands. There is no 'Always Approve' setting for bash commands at this time to ensure users maintain control over their environment. You may want to provide this feedback via the 'Share feedback' option in the Copilot menu.