No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | — | unknown | — |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | free | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
It serves as a crucial guardrail in AI-assisted development, addressing real risks in modern engineering pipelines.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“Shield KYA is a free MIT CLI”— description
“Install with `kya start`, restart Cursor or Claude once”— description
FAQ
What is Shield KYA?
Shield KYA is a free open-source command-line tool that blocks risky actions by AI coding agents before they write or deploy code.
What does Shield KYA do?
Prevent AI assistants from accidentally modifying or deploying critical code by intercepting dangerous commands.
Why does Shield KYA matter?
It serves as a crucial guardrail in AI-assisted development, addressing real risks in modern engineering pipelines.
How much does Shield KYA cost?
Free (MIT License)
Is Shield KYA free?
Yes — Shield KYA has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free (MIT License)
Can I self-host Shield KYA?
Yes — Shield KYA can be self-hosted.
How popular is Shield KYA?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 1 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-21).
What are the best Shield KYA alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: pentagi, Audn.AI, Hidden Business, redamon, isMalicious, AI-Infra-Guard.