The same risks, with autonomy on top
Agentic and vibe-coded apps fail in the same ways, because the code comes from the same models. The difference with an agent is that it can install a bad dependency or change a permission without a human reading the step, so the review has to assume nothing was approved by default.
- Server-side authorization
Confirm every protected endpoint enforces ownership on the server, not in the UI, after each change.
- Dependency provenance
Agents add packages autonomously. Verify each one exists, is the intended package, and is not a slopsquatting target a short edit-distance from a popular name.
- Secret handling
Keep keys in server-side secrets. Check that nothing was hardcoded or committed during an agent edit.
- Command and file scope
Apply least privilege: an agent should not have unvetted access to delete data or modify production resources.
Make the review automatic
Because an agent generates and commits quickly, point-in-time review falls behind. Run the deterministic checks on every commit so each agentic change is scored the moment it lands, the same way you would review a human pull request, only continuously.
The pre-launch checklist
- Re-verify server-side authorization after each change
Ownership checks survive agent edits.
- Confirm input validation at the boundary
Not just in the interface.
- Vet every dependency the agent installs
Real, intended, pinned, and not a slopsquatting lookalike.
- Scan for hardcoded or committed secrets
Rotate anything exposed.
- Apply least privilege to the agent
No unvetted access to delete or modify production resources.
- Automate the review on every commit
Keep pace with agentic output.
Run this checklist on your repo, automatically
PeakStack scores every commit for security, scalability, and cost - with the exact line and a fix.
Request accessFAQ
Does code written by Claude Code need a security review?
Yes. Agentic code carries the same vulnerabilities as any AI-generated code, and the agent can install dependencies or change permissions without a human reading the step, so verify access control, secrets, and dependencies before shipping.
Is agentic coding safer than vibe coding?
No. They share the same risk profile because the code comes from the same models. Agentic tools add autonomy, which means more unreviewed decisions, so the same security, scale, and cost review applies.
How do I review agentic changes continuously?
PeakStack analyzes every commit the same way whether a human or an agent authored it, running live dependency checks and a security, scalability, and cost review with the exact file, line, and fix.