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Network Inspection: Let Builders Build, Keep Guardrails Quiet

Block AI domains, restrict file uploads, and enforce size limits. CyberCage's network-layer inspection for Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and more.

By CyberCage Team
Network Inspection: Let Builders Build, Keep Guardrails Quiet

Builders use AI tools to create beautiful things.

Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot — they’re part of the workflow now. And they should be. These tools help people ship faster, think clearer, and build better.

The question isn’t whether to allow AI tools. It’s how to let builders use them freely while keeping some guardrails in place.

What We Shipped

We just added Network Inspection to CyberCage. It gives you visibility into AI tool usage — without getting in the way.

Runs on the user’s machine. Works quietly in the background. Data stays local.

Simple Controls

Block domains entirely

Sometimes you need a hard stop for specific providers or user groups. It’s there if you need it.

Block file uploads only

This is the sweet spot for most teams. Chat stays working — builders can ask questions, get help, stay in flow. But file attachments? Those get caught.

Builders keep their tools. You keep control over large data transfers.

Size limits

Small interactions flow through. Large uploads get flagged. A quick question is fine. A 50KB paste? Worth a second look.

Per-domain rules

Different policies for different providers. Maybe you’re relaxed about internal tools but want tighter controls on consumer AI services.

What We Support

15 providers, 100+ endpoint patterns:

  • Claude — claude.ai, api.anthropic.com
  • ChatGPT — chatgpt.com, api.openai.com
  • GitHub Copilot — all their domains
  • x.AI / Grok
  • Google Gemini
  • Mistral
  • Perplexity, Cohere, Groq, DeepSeek

We keep adding more as people request them.

How It Works

  1. Agent runs on the user’s machine (macOS, Linux)
  2. Inspects traffic to AI providers before it leaves
  3. Policies sync from cybercage.io dashboard
  4. Violations logged and optionally blocked

Data Stays Local

The inspection happens on the device. We don’t proxy your traffic through our servers.

The agent connects to cybercage.io for config sync and to report what got flagged. But the actual content? Stays on the machine.

Builders don’t notice it. That’s the point.

Configuration

Dashboard is straightforward:

AI Domains → Pick a provider → Set mode:
  - Allow all
  - Block file uploads
  - Block files > X MB
  - Block everything

Changes push to agents in seconds.

Getting Started

  1. Deploy the agent
  2. Install the org CA certificate
  3. Set up domain policies
  4. Watch the dashboard

The Philosophy

AI tools make builders more productive. Blocking them entirely doesn’t work — people find workarounds, use personal devices, get frustrated.

Better approach: let the tools work, add quiet guardrails, get visibility when you need it.

Builders stay in flow. You stay informed.

Ready to try it? Check out the Network Inspection setup guide.

Questions? contact@cybercage.io