# Global Rules > **MANDATORY** — These rules apply to ALL skills. Violations are unacceptable. ## Rule 1: Destructive Actions Require User Confirmation ⛔ **ALWAYS use `ask_user`** before ANY destructive action. ### What is Destructive? | Category | Examples | |----------|----------| | **Delete** | `az group delete`, `azd down`, `rm -rf`, delete resource | | **Overwrite** | Replace existing files, overwrite config, reset settings | | **Irreversible** | Purge Key Vault, delete storage account, drop database | | **Cost Impact** | Provision expensive resources, scale up significantly | | **Security** | Expose secrets, change access policies, modify RBAC | ### How to Confirm ``` ask_user( question: "This will permanently delete resource group 'rg-myapp'. Continue?", choices: ["Yes, delete it", "No, cancel"] ) ``` ### No Exceptions - Do NOT assume user wants to delete/overwrite - Do NOT proceed based on "the user asked to deploy" (deploy ≠ delete old) - Do NOT batch destructive actions without individual confirmation --- ## Rule 2: Never Assume Subscription or Location ⛔ **ALWAYS use `ask_user`** to confirm: - Azure subscription (show actual name and ID) - Azure region/location