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Open-source proxy cuts off AI agent loops before they drain budgets
A developer built SpendGuard, an open-source proxy that monitors AI agents and cuts off spending when budgets are exceeded. It also detects repeated identical prompts and blocks dangerous tool calls like delete operations. The tool runs locally with no signup required.
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The problem is real for anyone deploying agents at scale, but the solution's adoption will depend on whether it integrates easily into existing workflows.
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