Guardrails are a built-in content moderation layer that checks agent responses and user messages for prohibited topics. When a guardrail triggers, the prohibited content is automatically replaced with a safe placeholder message, keeping the call going without interruption.Documentation Index
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How Guardrails Work
Guardrails apply in two ways:- Output guardrails check what the agent says. If the agent’s response contains a prohibited topic, that response is replaced with a placeholder message before being spoken.
- Input guardrails check what the user says. If the user’s message contains a prohibited topic, the agent responds with a placeholder message instead of processing the request.
Configuring Guardrails
You can configure guardrails when creating or updating an agent, either through the dashboard or the API. In the dashboard, guardrail settings are under Security & Fallback Settings.Guardrails add about 50ms of latency to calls.
Output Topics
These categories detect prohibited content in agent responses:| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
harassment | Harassing or abusive language |
self_harm | Content related to self-harm |
sexual_exploitation | Sexually exploitative content |
violence | Violent content |
defense_and_national_security | Defense and national security topics |
illicit_and_harmful_activity | Illicit or harmful activities |
gambling | Gambling-related content |
regulated_professional_advice | Regulated professional advice (legal, medical, financial) |
child_safety_and_exploitation | Child safety and exploitation content |
Input Topics
One input topic is available; it detects attempts to jailbreak or manipulate the agent.| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
platform_integrity_jailbreaking | Attempts to jailbreak or manipulate the agent |
