docs: clarify that piped commands need separate permission entries#31543
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Adds a tip in the settings examples README explaining that each command in a piped shell expression (e.g. `printf ... | msmtp -t`) must have its own `allow` entry. A single entry like `Bash(printf:* | msmtp:*)` does not work — each command needs to be individually allowed. Fixes anthropics#31498
This was referenced Mar 7, 2026
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examples/settings/README.mdexplaining that each command in a piped shell expression (e.g.printf ... | msmtp -t) must have its ownallowentry&&,||, and;operatorsFixes #31498
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