denchhq Freeze — Scope Lock
Restrict all file edits to a single directory. Prevents accidental changes to unrelated code while debugging or making focused changes.
Related skills: unfreeze | guard | careful | investigate
Activation
When the user says "freeze to [directory]" or when investigate auto-locks scope:
- Record the allowed directory
- Before every file edit, check if the target file is within the allowed directory
- If outside: block the edit and explain why
Behavior
🔒 FREEZE ACTIVE: edits restricted to src/auth/
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Allowed
- Any file under the frozen directory
- Reading files anywhere (read-only is always allowed)
Blocked
- Editing files outside the frozen directory
- Creating new files outside the frozen directory
When Blocked
⛔ EDIT BLOCKED: src/api/handler.ts is outside the freeze boundary (src/auth/)
Run /unfreeze to remove the restriction, or explain why this file needs to change.
Use Cases
- Debugging: Lock to the buggy module to prevent scope creep
- Focused refactoring: Only touch the files you're refactoring
- Code review fixes: Only modify files in the PR
Use unfreeze to remove the restriction.