diff --git a/.aipass/hooks.json b/.aipass/hooks.json
index 71f9fa42..b7e2d45f 100644
--- a/.aipass/hooks.json
+++ b/.aipass/hooks.json
@@ -41,6 +41,11 @@
       "handler": "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.security.git_gate.handle",
       "matcher": "Bash|Edit|MultiEdit|Write|NotebookEdit"
     },
+    "rm_gate": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "handler": "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.security.rm_gate.handle",
+      "matcher": "Bash"
+    },
     "engine_test_sound": {
       "enabled": false,
       "command": "python3 $AIPASS_HOME/.claude/hooks/engine_test_sound.py",
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 17dabed6..a9d9c011 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -10,6 +10,24 @@ and this project uses [Calendar Versioning](https://calver.org/) in the format
 
 ## [2026.W23] - 2026-06-02
 
+### Added
+
+- **`drone rm` — provider-agnostic safe delete** — a contained recursive delete
+  that lets agents clean up scratch dirs without tripping the `rm -rf` block.
+  Deletes are confined to the project root and the system temp dirs (`/tmp` and
+  `$TMPDIR`), refusing anything outside (home, `/etc`, `/`, etc.). Even inside
+  those roots it hard-refuses protected internals — `.git`, `.trinity/`,
+  `.aipass/`, `.codex/`, `.agents/`, and sibling-branch worktrees — mirroring the
+  filesystem boundary an OS-sandboxed agent (e.g. Codex) enforces, so behavior is
+  consistent across CLIs. Pure-Python (`shutil.rmtree`), with a red-team test
+  suite for containment escapes (symlinks, traversal, sibling branches). (#630)
+- **`rm_gate` hook — block raw recursive `rm`, teach the safe path** — a
+  PreToolUse gate (mirroring `git_gate`) that blocks raw `rm -r`/`-rf`/`-fr`/
+  `--recursive` and redirects the agent to `drone rm`. Provider-agnostic (runs in
+  the hook engine, not tied to Claude Code permission rules), conservative
+  (unparseable targets are blocked, not allowed), and skips `drone rm` itself.
+  This makes the safe-delete path discoverable at the moment of friction. (#630)
+
 ### Fixed
 
 - **A release merge can no longer destroy the `dev` branch** — `drone @git merge`
diff --git a/src/aipass/drone/.seedgo/bypass.json b/src/aipass/drone/.seedgo/bypass.json
index 3a634e38..d3103bfa 100644
--- a/src/aipass/drone/.seedgo/bypass.json
+++ b/src/aipass/drone/.seedgo/bypass.json
@@ -158,6 +158,31 @@
       "standard": "architecture",
       "reason": "Test file — intentionally outside 3-layer structure. tests/ is a peer of apps/, not part of it."
     },
+    {
+      "file": "tests/test_rm.py",
+      "standard": "architecture",
+      "reason": "Test file — intentionally outside 3-layer structure. tests/ is a peer of apps/, not part of it."
+    },
+    {
+      "file": "tests/test_rm.py",
+      "standard": "encapsulation",
+      "reason": "Test file imports rm_handler directly to test its public interface. Unit tests require direct access to implementation components."
+    },
+    {
+      "file": "tests/test_rm.py",
+      "standard": "documentation",
+      "reason": "Test class docstrings describe intent; per-method docstrings would be noise for assertion-named test methods."
+    },
+    {
+      "file": "tests/test_rm.py",
+      "standard": "meta",
+      "reason": "Test file — META blocks are for production source files, not test suites."
+    },
+    {
+      "file": "tests/test_rm.py",
+      "standard": "trigger",
+      "reason": "Test file exercises .unlink() to verify deletion behavior — not a production file operation requiring trigger events."
+    },
     {
       "file": "CLAUDE.md",
       "standard": "architecture",
diff --git a/src/aipass/drone/apps/drone.py b/src/aipass/drone/apps/drone.py
index 0343a515..386e7261 100644
--- a/src/aipass/drone/apps/drone.py
+++ b/src/aipass/drone/apps/drone.py
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@ def show_help() -> None:
     table.add_row("activate @target", "Register all commands from a branch")
     table.add_row("list", "List registered custom commands")
     table.add_row("remove <name>", "Remove a custom command")
+    table.add_row("rm <path> [<path>...]", "Contained safe-delete (project + tmp)")
     table.add_row("--help", "Show this help")
     table.add_row("--version", "Show version")
 
@@ -310,6 +311,18 @@ def _handle_remove(name: str) -> int:
     return 0 if success else 1
 
 
+def _handle_rm(args: list[str]) -> int:
+    """Handle ``drone rm <path> [<path>...]`` — contained safe-delete."""
+    from aipass.drone.apps.modules.rm import handle_command, print_help
+
+    if not args or args[0] in ("--help", "-h"):
+        print_help()
+        return 0
+
+    result = handle_command(args[0], args[1:] if len(args) > 1 else None)
+    return 0 if result else 1
+
+
 def _handle_custom_command(args: list[str]) -> int:
     """Handle a custom command shortcut by matching and routing.
 
@@ -557,6 +570,10 @@ def main() -> int:
             return 1
         return _handle_remove(args[1])
 
+    # rm — contained safe-delete
+    if command == "rm":
+        return _handle_rm(args[1:])
+
     # @target — route to branch or module
     if command.startswith("@"):
         return _handle_target(args)
diff --git a/src/aipass/drone/apps/handlers/rm_handler.py b/src/aipass/drone/apps/handlers/rm_handler.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0c7a2ab2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/aipass/drone/apps/handlers/rm_handler.py
@@ -0,0 +1,204 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: rm_handler.py
+# Description: Contained safe-delete handler
+# Version: 1.1.0
+# Created: 2026-06-02
+# Modified: 2026-06-02
+# =============================================
+
+"""Contained safe-delete handler.
+
+Deletes paths using shutil.rmtree (directories) or Path.unlink (files),
+constrained to project root and system temp directories. Provider-agnostic
+alternative to shell ``rm``.
+
+Matches Codex sandbox boundaries: writable = {project, /tmp, $TMPDIR}.
+Hard carve-outs protect .git, .trinity, .aipass, .codex, .agents, and
+sibling branch worktrees even inside allowed roots.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import os
+import shutil
+import tempfile
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from aipass.prax import logger
+from aipass.drone.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+
+_CARVEOUT_DIRS = frozenset((".git", ".trinity", ".aipass", ".codex", ".agents"))
+
+
+def _find_project_root() -> Path | None:
+    """Walk up from CWD to find *_REGISTRY.json; return its parent as project root."""
+    cwd = Path.cwd()
+    for parent in [cwd, *cwd.parents]:
+        if list(parent.glob("*_REGISTRY.json")):
+            return parent.resolve()
+    aipass_home = os.environ.get("AIPASS_HOME")
+    if aipass_home:
+        home = Path(aipass_home)
+        if home.is_dir() and list(home.glob("*_REGISTRY.json")):
+            return home.resolve()
+    return None
+
+
+def get_allowed_roots() -> list[Path]:
+    """Return resolved roots under which deletion is permitted.
+
+    Union of: project root, ``/tmp``, and ``tempfile.gettempdir()`` (which
+    honors ``$TMPDIR``).  Deduplicated by resolved path.
+    """
+    seen: set[Path] = set()
+    roots: list[Path] = []
+
+    project_root = _find_project_root()
+    if project_root is not None and project_root not in seen:
+        seen.add(project_root)
+        roots.append(project_root)
+
+    for tmp_candidate in (Path("/tmp"), Path(tempfile.gettempdir())):
+        resolved = tmp_candidate.resolve()
+        if resolved not in seen:
+            seen.add(resolved)
+            roots.append(resolved)
+
+    return roots
+
+
+def _detect_current_branch(project_root: Path | None) -> str | None:
+    """Return the branch name the CWD lives in, or None."""
+    if project_root is None:
+        return None
+    cwd = Path.cwd().resolve()
+    aipass_src = project_root / "src" / "aipass"
+    if not cwd.is_relative_to(aipass_src):
+        return None
+    rel = cwd.relative_to(aipass_src)
+    return rel.parts[0] if rel.parts else None
+
+
+def _resolve_git_dir(path: Path) -> Path | None:
+    """If *path* is a ``.git`` file (worktree pointer), return the resolved gitdir."""
+    try:
+        if path.is_file():
+            text = path.read_text(encoding="utf-8", errors="replace").strip()
+            if text.startswith("gitdir:"):
+                return Path(text.split(":", 1)[1].strip()).resolve()
+    except OSError as exc:
+        logger.warning("Failed to read .git file at %s: %s", path, exc)
+    return None
+
+
+def check_carveouts(resolved: Path, project_root: Path | None) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """Refuse deletion of protected paths even inside allowed roots.
+
+    Returns ``(blocked, reason)``.  ``blocked=True`` means the path must
+    NOT be deleted.
+    """
+    parts = resolved.parts
+    for i, part in enumerate(parts):
+        if part in _CARVEOUT_DIRS:
+            return True, f"Protected directory: path is inside {part}/"
+
+        if part == ".git":
+            git_path = Path(*parts[: i + 1]) if i > 0 else Path(part)
+            real_gitdir = _resolve_git_dir(git_path)
+            if real_gitdir and resolved.is_relative_to(real_gitdir):
+                return True, "Protected: path resolves inside .git worktree gitdir"
+
+    if project_root is not None:
+        aipass_src = project_root / "src" / "aipass"
+        if resolved.is_relative_to(aipass_src):
+            rel = resolved.relative_to(aipass_src)
+            if rel.parts:
+                target_branch = rel.parts[0]
+                current_branch = _detect_current_branch(project_root)
+                if current_branch is None or target_branch != current_branch:
+                    return True, (f"Protected: path is inside sibling branch src/aipass/{target_branch}/")
+
+    return False, ""
+
+
+def check_containment(path: Path, roots: list[Path]) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """Check if *path* (already resolved) is a strict child of any allowed root.
+
+    Returns ``(allowed, reason)``.  Refuses the root directories themselves.
+    When multiple roots are nested (e.g. /tmp and /tmp/claude-1000), the path
+    must not equal ANY root — checked upfront before containment.
+    """
+    root_set = frozenset(roots)
+    if path in root_set:
+        return False, f"Refusing to delete root directory itself: {path}"
+
+    for root in roots:
+        if path.is_relative_to(root):
+            return True, ""
+
+    allowed_str = ", ".join(str(r) for r in roots)
+    return False, (f"Path {path} is outside allowed roots.\n  Allowed: {allowed_str}")
+
+
+def safe_delete(paths: list[str]) -> list[tuple[str, bool, str]]:
+    """Delete *paths* with containment checks.
+
+    Returns a list of ``(original_path, success, message)`` tuples.
+    Every path is checked independently; a refused path does not block others.
+    """
+    roots = get_allowed_roots()
+    if not roots:
+        return [(p, False, "No allowed roots found (no project registry, no temp dir)") for p in paths]
+
+    project_root = _find_project_root()
+    json_handler.log_operation("rm", {"paths": paths, "roots": [str(r) for r in roots]})
+
+    results: list[tuple[str, bool, str]] = []
+    for path_str in paths:
+        original = Path(path_str)
+        absolute = original if original.is_absolute() else (Path.cwd() / original)
+
+        exists_on_disk = absolute.exists() or absolute.is_symlink()
+        if not exists_on_disk:
+            results.append((path_str, False, f"Path does not exist: {absolute}"))
+            logger.info("rm: nonexistent path %s", absolute)
+            continue
+
+        resolved = absolute.resolve()
+
+        allowed, reason = check_containment(resolved, roots)
+        if not allowed:
+            results.append((path_str, False, reason))
+            logger.warning(
+                "rm: containment refused %s (resolved %s): %s",
+                path_str,
+                resolved,
+                reason,
+            )
+            continue
+
+        blocked, carveout_reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_root)
+        if blocked:
+            results.append((path_str, False, carveout_reason))
+            logger.warning(
+                "rm: carveout refused %s (resolved %s): %s",
+                path_str,
+                resolved,
+                carveout_reason,
+            )
+            continue
+
+        try:
+            if absolute.is_symlink():
+                absolute.unlink()
+            elif absolute.is_dir():
+                shutil.rmtree(absolute)
+            else:
+                absolute.unlink()
+            results.append((path_str, True, f"Deleted: {resolved}"))
+            logger.info("rm: deleted %s (resolved %s)", path_str, resolved)
+        except Exception as exc:
+            results.append((path_str, False, f"Delete failed: {exc}"))
+            logger.error("rm: delete failed for %s: %s", path_str, exc)
+
+    return results
diff --git a/src/aipass/drone/apps/modules/rm.py b/src/aipass/drone/apps/modules/rm.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..572aff2f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/aipass/drone/apps/modules/rm.py
@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: rm.py
+# Description: Module orchestrator for contained safe-delete
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-06-02
+# Modified: 2026-06-02
+# =============================================
+
+"""Module orchestrator for contained safe-delete.
+
+Thin orchestrator that delegates to rm_handler for path containment
+checks and deletion. Provider-agnostic alternative to shell ``rm``.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from aipass.prax import logger
+from aipass.cli.apps.modules import console
+from aipass.drone.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+from aipass.drone.apps.handlers.rm_handler import (
+    safe_delete as _safe_delete,
+)
+
+DRONE_MODULE = {
+    "name": "rm",
+    "version": "1.0.0",
+    "description": "Contained safe-delete (project + tmp)",
+}
+
+
+def safe_delete(paths: list[str]) -> list[tuple[str, bool, str]]:
+    """Delete paths with containment checks.
+
+    Returns list of ``(original_path, success, message)`` tuples.
+    """
+    logger.info("rm: requested deletion of %d path(s)", len(paths))
+    return _safe_delete(paths)
+
+
+def handle_command(command: str | None = None, args: list[str] | None = None) -> bool:
+    """Entry point for ``drone rm`` module routing."""
+    if not args:
+        if command is None:
+            print_introspection()
+            return True
+        args = []
+    if command in ("--help", "-h") or (args and args[0] in ("--help", "-h")):
+        print_help()
+        return True
+
+    json_handler.log_operation("rm_command", {"command": command, "args": args})
+
+    paths: list[str] = []
+    if command is not None:
+        paths.append(command)
+    if args:
+        paths.extend(args)
+
+    if not paths:
+        print_help()
+        return True
+
+    results = _safe_delete(paths)
+    ok = True
+    for _path_str, success, message in results:
+        if success:
+            console.print(f"[green]✓[/green] {message}")
+        else:
+            console.print(f"[red]✗[/red] {message}")
+            ok = False
+    return ok
+
+
+def print_introspection() -> None:
+    """Display module overview (no args)."""
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]rm — Contained Safe-Delete[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Deletes files and directories constrained to project root and system tmp.[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("Run [green]'drone rm --help'[/green] for usage information")
+    console.print()
+
+
+def print_help() -> None:
+    """Display help (--help flag)."""
+    console.print("Usage: drone rm <path> [<path>...]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("Contained safe-delete. Removes files and directories using pure Python")
+    console.print("(shutil.rmtree), constrained to the project root and system temp directory.")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold]Rules:[/bold]")
+    console.print("  • Path must resolve under the project root or system temp dir")
+    console.print("  • Cannot delete the project root or temp root itself")
+    console.print("  • Symlinks are resolved; refuses if target escapes allowed roots")
+    console.print("  • Nonexistent paths produce a clean error")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold]Examples:[/bold]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone rm /tmp/scratch_dir[/green]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone rm build/ dist/[/green]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone rm /tmp/aipass_test_abc123[/green]")
diff --git a/src/aipass/drone/tests/test_rm.py b/src/aipass/drone/tests/test_rm.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..159e4cbc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/aipass/drone/tests/test_rm.py
@@ -0,0 +1,571 @@
+"""Tests for drone rm — contained safe-delete.
+
+Red-team containment tests verify that paths outside allowed roots
+are refused, including symlink escapes and traversal attempts.
+Carve-out tests verify .git, .trinity, .aipass, .codex, .agents,
+and sibling branches are protected even inside allowed roots.
+"""
+
+import os
+import shutil
+import tempfile
+from pathlib import Path
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+import pytest
+
+from aipass.drone.apps.handlers.rm_handler import (
+    check_carveouts,
+    check_containment,
+    get_allowed_roots,
+    safe_delete,
+)
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Fixtures
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+@pytest.fixture()
+def project_dir(tmp_path):
+    """Fake project root with a registry file and src/aipass layout."""
+    (tmp_path / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}")
+    return tmp_path
+
+
+@pytest.fixture()
+def project_with_branches(project_dir):
+    """Project root with src/aipass/<branch> layout for sibling tests."""
+    for branch in ("drone", "api", "flow"):
+        d = project_dir / "src" / "aipass" / branch
+        d.mkdir(parents=True)
+        (d / "README.md").write_text(f"# {branch}")
+    return project_dir
+
+
+@pytest.fixture()
+def _patch_roots(project_dir):
+    """Patch get_allowed_roots to use deterministic test roots."""
+    tmpdir = Path(tempfile.gettempdir()).resolve()
+    slash_tmp = Path("/tmp").resolve()
+    roots = [project_dir.resolve()]
+    seen = set(roots)
+    for r in (slash_tmp, tmpdir):
+        if r not in seen:
+            seen.add(r)
+            roots.append(r)
+    with patch(
+        "aipass.drone.apps.handlers.rm_handler.get_allowed_roots",
+        return_value=roots,
+    ):
+        yield
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# get_allowed_roots
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+class TestGetAllowedRoots:
+    def test_includes_temp_dir(self):
+        roots = get_allowed_roots()
+        tmpdir = Path(tempfile.gettempdir()).resolve()
+        assert tmpdir in roots
+
+    def test_includes_slash_tmp(self):
+        roots = get_allowed_roots()
+        assert Path("/tmp").resolve() in roots
+
+    def test_includes_project_root_when_in_project(self, project_dir, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.chdir(project_dir)
+        roots = get_allowed_roots()
+        assert project_dir.resolve() in roots
+
+    def test_temp_dir_always_present_even_without_project(self, tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.chdir(tmp_path)
+        roots = get_allowed_roots()
+        tmpdir = Path(tempfile.gettempdir()).resolve()
+        assert tmpdir in roots
+
+    def test_tmpdir_and_slash_tmp_both_present_when_different(self, monkeypatch):
+        """When $TMPDIR != /tmp, both must appear in roots."""
+        fake_tmpdir = "/tmp/claude-9999"
+        os.makedirs(fake_tmpdir, exist_ok=True)
+        try:
+            monkeypatch.setenv("TMPDIR", fake_tmpdir)
+            tempfile.tempdir = None
+            roots = get_allowed_roots()
+            resolved_roots = {r for r in roots}
+            assert Path("/tmp").resolve() in resolved_roots
+            assert Path(fake_tmpdir).resolve() in resolved_roots
+        finally:
+            tempfile.tempdir = None
+
+    def test_roots_are_deduplicated(self):
+        roots = get_allowed_roots()
+        assert len(roots) == len(set(roots))
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# check_containment
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+class TestCheckContainment:
+    def test_allows_child_of_root(self, tmp_path):
+        root = tmp_path.resolve()
+        child = (tmp_path / "sub" / "file.txt").resolve()
+        allowed, reason = check_containment(child, [root])
+        assert allowed is True
+        assert reason == ""
+
+    def test_refuses_root_itself(self, tmp_path):
+        root = tmp_path.resolve()
+        allowed, reason = check_containment(root, [root])
+        assert allowed is False
+        assert "root directory itself" in reason
+
+    def test_refuses_outside_path(self, tmp_path):
+        root = tmp_path.resolve()
+        outside = Path("/etc/passwd").resolve()
+        allowed, reason = check_containment(outside, [root])
+        assert allowed is False
+        assert "outside allowed roots" in reason
+
+    def test_allows_second_root(self, tmp_path):
+        root1 = (tmp_path / "a").resolve()
+        root2 = (tmp_path / "b").resolve()
+        child = (tmp_path / "b" / "file.txt").resolve()
+        allowed, _ = check_containment(child, [root1, root2])
+        assert allowed is True
+
+    def test_refuses_empty_roots(self, tmp_path):
+        child = (tmp_path / "file.txt").resolve()
+        allowed, _reason = check_containment(child, [])
+        assert allowed is False
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# ALLOW: valid deletions
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+class TestAllowDeletion:
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_delete_dir_in_tmp(self):
+        target = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp())
+        try:
+            (target / "file.txt").write_text("data")
+            results = safe_delete([str(target)])
+            assert results[0][1] is True
+            assert not target.exists()
+        finally:
+            if target.exists():
+                shutil.rmtree(target)
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_delete_nested_tmp_dir(self):
+        """e.g. /tmp/claude-1000/<x>."""
+        parent = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp())
+        target = parent / "nested"
+        target.mkdir()
+        (target / "data.txt").write_text("hello")
+        try:
+            results = safe_delete([str(target)])
+            assert results[0][1] is True
+            assert not target.exists()
+        finally:
+            if parent.exists():
+                shutil.rmtree(parent)
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_delete_file_in_project(self, project_dir):
+        target = project_dir / "build" / "output.o"
+        target.parent.mkdir(parents=True)
+        target.write_text("binary")
+        results = safe_delete([str(target)])
+        assert results[0][1] is True
+        assert not target.exists()
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_delete_subdir_in_project(self, project_dir):
+        target = project_dir / "sub" / "scratch"
+        target.mkdir(parents=True)
+        (target / "temp.txt").write_text("scratch")
+        results = safe_delete([str(target)])
+        assert results[0][1] is True
+        assert not target.exists()
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_delete_multiple_paths(self):
+        t1 = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp())
+        t2 = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp())
+        try:
+            results = safe_delete([str(t1), str(t2)])
+            assert all(r[1] for r in results)
+            assert not t1.exists()
+            assert not t2.exists()
+        finally:
+            for t in [t1, t2]:
+                if t.exists():
+                    shutil.rmtree(t)
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_pure_python_no_subprocess(self):
+        """Verify shutil.rmtree is used, not subprocess rm."""
+        target = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp())
+        (target / "f.txt").write_text("x")
+        with patch("subprocess.run") as mock_run, patch("subprocess.Popen") as mock_popen:
+            results = safe_delete([str(target)])
+            assert results[0][1] is True
+            mock_run.assert_not_called()
+            mock_popen.assert_not_called()
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_project_build_dir_allowed(self, project_dir):
+        """Regression guard: ordinary project dirs are still deletable."""
+        target = project_dir / "build"
+        target.mkdir()
+        (target / "out.js").write_text("x")
+        results = safe_delete([str(target)])
+        assert results[0][1] is True
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_project_dist_dir_allowed(self, project_dir):
+        """Regression guard: dist/ is not a carve-out."""
+        target = project_dir / "dist"
+        target.mkdir()
+        (target / "bundle.js").write_text("x")
+        results = safe_delete([str(target)])
+        assert results[0][1] is True
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_slash_tmp_literal_allowed(self):
+        """/tmp/<x> must succeed even if $TMPDIR differs."""
+        target = Path("/tmp") / f"rm_test_{os.getpid()}"
+        target.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+        try:
+            results = safe_delete([str(target)])
+            assert results[0][1] is True
+            assert not target.exists()
+        finally:
+            if target.exists():
+                shutil.rmtree(target)
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_tmpdir_env_allowed(self):
+        """$TMPDIR/<x> must succeed."""
+        target = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp())
+        try:
+            results = safe_delete([str(target)])
+            assert results[0][1] is True
+            assert not target.exists()
+        finally:
+            if target.exists():
+                shutil.rmtree(target)
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# REFUSE: red-team containment
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+class TestRefuseDeletion:
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_home_dir(self):
+        results = safe_delete([str(Path.home())])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_etc(self):
+        results = safe_delete(["/etc"])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_root_filesystem(self):
+        results = safe_delete(["/"])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_project_root_itself(self, project_dir):
+        results = safe_delete([str(project_dir)])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+        assert "root directory itself" in results[0][2]
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_tmp_root_itself(self):
+        tmpdir = tempfile.gettempdir()
+        results = safe_delete([tmpdir])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+        assert "root directory itself" in results[0][2]
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_traversal_escape(self, project_dir, monkeypatch):
+        """../../etc from inside project should resolve outside and be refused."""
+        subdir = project_dir / "deep" / "nested"
+        subdir.mkdir(parents=True)
+        monkeypatch.chdir(subdir)
+        results = safe_delete(["../../../../../../etc"])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_absolute_outside_roots(self):
+        results = safe_delete(["/usr/local/bin"])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_symlink_escape_from_tmp(self):
+        """Symlink under /tmp pointing to /home/user should be refused."""
+        target_outside = Path.home()
+        link_dir = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp())
+        link = link_dir / "escape_link"
+        try:
+            link.symlink_to(target_outside)
+            results = safe_delete([str(link)])
+            assert results[0][1] is False
+        finally:
+            if link.exists() or link.is_symlink():
+                link.unlink()
+            if link_dir.exists():
+                shutil.rmtree(link_dir)
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_nonexistent_path_clean_error(self):
+        results = safe_delete(["/tmp/this_path_does_not_exist_abc123xyz"])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+        assert "does not exist" in results[0][2]
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_mixed_valid_and_invalid(self, project_dir):
+        """Valid paths succeed; invalid paths fail independently."""
+        valid = project_dir / "ok_to_delete"
+        valid.mkdir()
+        results = safe_delete([str(valid), "/etc/shadow"])
+        assert results[0][1] is True
+        assert results[1][1] is False
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_home_patrick(self):
+        results = safe_delete(["/home/patrick"])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_refuse_var_tmp(self):
+        """/var/tmp is NOT in the default allowed set (Codex excludes it)."""
+        results = safe_delete(["/var/tmp"])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Carve-outs: .git, .trinity, .aipass, .codex, .agents, siblings
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+class TestCarveouts:
+    def test_refuse_dot_git_dir(self, project_dir):
+        """<repo>/.git directory must be refused."""
+        git_dir = project_dir / ".git"
+        git_dir.mkdir()
+        resolved = git_dir.resolve()
+        blocked, reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_dir.resolve())
+        assert blocked is True
+        assert ".git" in reason
+
+    def test_refuse_inside_dot_git(self, project_dir):
+        """Files inside .git/ must be refused."""
+        git_dir = project_dir / ".git" / "objects"
+        git_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
+        resolved = git_dir.resolve()
+        blocked, reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_dir.resolve())
+        assert blocked is True
+        assert ".git" in reason
+
+    def test_refuse_dot_trinity(self, project_dir):
+        trinity = project_dir / ".trinity"
+        trinity.mkdir()
+        resolved = trinity.resolve()
+        blocked, reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_dir.resolve())
+        assert blocked is True
+        assert ".trinity" in reason
+
+    def test_refuse_inside_dot_trinity(self, project_dir):
+        passport = project_dir / ".trinity" / "passport.json"
+        passport.parent.mkdir(parents=True)
+        passport.write_text("{}")
+        resolved = passport.resolve()
+        blocked, reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_dir.resolve())
+        assert blocked is True
+        assert ".trinity" in reason
+
+    def test_refuse_dot_aipass(self, project_dir):
+        aipass_dir = project_dir / ".aipass"
+        aipass_dir.mkdir()
+        resolved = aipass_dir.resolve()
+        blocked, reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_dir.resolve())
+        assert blocked is True
+        assert ".aipass" in reason
+
+    def test_refuse_dot_codex(self, project_dir):
+        codex = project_dir / ".codex"
+        codex.mkdir()
+        resolved = codex.resolve()
+        blocked, reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_dir.resolve())
+        assert blocked is True
+        assert ".codex" in reason
+
+    def test_refuse_dot_agents(self, project_dir):
+        agents = project_dir / ".agents"
+        agents.mkdir()
+        resolved = agents.resolve()
+        blocked, reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_dir.resolve())
+        assert blocked is True
+        assert ".agents" in reason
+
+    def test_allow_normal_project_dir(self, project_dir):
+        """build/ is not a carve-out."""
+        build = project_dir / "build"
+        build.mkdir()
+        resolved = build.resolve()
+        blocked, _reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_dir.resolve())
+        assert blocked is False
+
+    def test_refuse_sibling_branch(self, project_with_branches, monkeypatch):
+        """From drone CWD, deleting src/aipass/api must be refused."""
+        drone_dir = project_with_branches / "src" / "aipass" / "drone"
+        monkeypatch.chdir(drone_dir)
+        target = project_with_branches / "src" / "aipass" / "api"
+        resolved = target.resolve()
+        blocked, reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_with_branches.resolve())
+        assert blocked is True
+        assert "sibling branch" in reason
+        assert "api" in reason
+
+    def test_allow_own_branch(self, project_with_branches, monkeypatch):
+        """Deleting a subdir inside own branch must be allowed."""
+        drone_dir = project_with_branches / "src" / "aipass" / "drone"
+        monkeypatch.chdir(drone_dir)
+        target = drone_dir / "build"
+        target.mkdir()
+        resolved = target.resolve()
+        blocked, _reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_with_branches.resolve())
+        assert blocked is False
+
+    def test_refuse_all_branches_when_outside(self, project_with_branches, monkeypatch):
+        """When CWD isn't inside any branch, ALL src/aipass/<branch> are refused."""
+        monkeypatch.chdir(project_with_branches)
+        for branch in ("drone", "api", "flow"):
+            target = project_with_branches / "src" / "aipass" / branch
+            resolved = target.resolve()
+            blocked, _reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_with_branches.resolve())
+            assert blocked is True, f"Expected {branch} to be blocked"
+
+    def test_git_file_worktree_pointer(self, project_dir):
+        """A .git FILE (worktree pointer) should protect the resolved gitdir."""
+        real_git = project_dir / "real_git_dir"
+        real_git.mkdir()
+        git_file = project_dir / ".git"
+        git_file.write_text(f"gitdir: {real_git}")
+        resolved = git_file.resolve()
+        blocked, reason = check_carveouts(resolved, project_dir.resolve())
+        assert blocked is True
+        assert ".git" in reason
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Carve-outs via safe_delete (integration)
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+class TestCarveoutIntegration:
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_safe_delete_refuses_dot_git(self, project_dir):
+        git_dir = project_dir / ".git"
+        git_dir.mkdir()
+        results = safe_delete([str(git_dir)])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+        assert ".git" in results[0][2]
+        assert git_dir.exists()
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_safe_delete_refuses_trinity(self, project_dir):
+        trinity = project_dir / ".trinity"
+        trinity.mkdir()
+        results = safe_delete([str(trinity)])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+        assert trinity.exists()
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_safe_delete_refuses_dot_aipass(self, project_dir):
+        aipass_dir = project_dir / ".aipass"
+        aipass_dir.mkdir()
+        results = safe_delete([str(aipass_dir)])
+        assert results[0][1] is False
+        assert aipass_dir.exists()
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_safe_delete_allows_build_dir(self, project_dir):
+        """Regression guard: build/ and dist/ still allowed."""
+        build = project_dir / "build"
+        build.mkdir()
+        results = safe_delete([str(build)])
+        assert results[0][1] is True
+        assert not build.exists()
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Edge cases
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+class TestEdgeCases:
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_relative_path_resolved_from_cwd(self, project_dir, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.chdir(project_dir)
+        target = project_dir / "relative_target"
+        target.mkdir()
+        results = safe_delete(["relative_target"])
+        assert results[0][1] is True
+        assert not target.exists()
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_single_file_deletion(self):
+        fd, path = tempfile.mkstemp()
+        os.close(fd)
+        results = safe_delete([path])
+        assert results[0][1] is True
+        assert not Path(path).exists()
+
+    @pytest.mark.usefixtures("_patch_roots")
+    def test_empty_paths_list(self):
+        results = safe_delete([])
+        assert results == []
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Module orchestrator (rm.py)
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+class TestRmModule:
+    def test_handle_command_help(self):
+        from aipass.drone.apps.modules.rm import handle_command
+
+        result = handle_command("--help")
+        assert result is True
+
+    def test_handle_command_introspection(self):
+        from aipass.drone.apps.modules.rm import handle_command
+
+        result = handle_command(None, None)
+        assert result is True
+
+    def test_print_introspection(self):
+        from aipass.drone.apps.modules.rm import print_introspection
+
+        print_introspection()
+
+    def test_print_help(self):
+        from aipass.drone.apps.modules.rm import print_help
+
+        print_help()
diff --git a/src/aipass/hooks/.seedgo/bypass.json b/src/aipass/hooks/.seedgo/bypass.json
index 0cc5435b..f08d720a 100644
--- a/src/aipass/hooks/.seedgo/bypass.json
+++ b/src/aipass/hooks/.seedgo/bypass.json
@@ -35,6 +35,10 @@
     {"file": "apps/handlers/security/git_gate.py", "standard": "unused_function", "reason": "handle() called dynamically by engine._run_handler via importlib.import_module + getattr from hooks.json. Verified fires in engine.jsonl (PreToolUse.git_gate)."},
     {"file": "apps/handlers/security/git_gate.py", "standard": "json_structure", "reason": "Security gate uses stdlib json.dumps for hook protocol block responses — no JSON file ops needing json_handler."},
 
+    {"file": "apps/handlers/security/rm_gate.py", "standard": "dead_code", "reason": "Invoked dynamically by engine via importlib from hooks.json handler path 'aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.security.rm_gate.handle' — not statically imported by design. Wired in PreToolUse.rm_gate."},
+    {"file": "apps/handlers/security/rm_gate.py", "standard": "unused_function", "reason": "handle() called dynamically by engine._run_handler via importlib.import_module + getattr from hooks.json. Wired in PreToolUse.rm_gate."},
+    {"file": "apps/handlers/security/rm_gate.py", "standard": "json_structure", "reason": "Security gate uses stdlib json.dumps for hook protocol block responses — no JSON file ops needing json_handler."},
+
     {"file": "apps/handlers/security/subagent_gate.py", "standard": "dead_code", "reason": "Invoked dynamically by engine via importlib from hooks.json handler path 'aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.security.subagent_gate.handle' — not statically imported by design. Verified wired in SubagentStop.subagent_stop_gate + fires in engine.jsonl."},
     {"file": "apps/handlers/security/subagent_gate.py", "standard": "unused_function", "reason": "handle() called dynamically by engine._run_handler via importlib.import_module + getattr from hooks.json. Verified fires in engine.jsonl (SubagentStop.subagent_stop_gate)."},
     {"file": "apps/handlers/security/subagent_gate.py", "standard": "json_structure", "reason": "Security gate uses stdlib json.dumps for hook protocol block responses — no JSON file ops needing json_handler."},
@@ -182,6 +186,11 @@
     {"file": "tests/test_git_gate.py", "standard": "encapsulation", "reason": "Tests import handlers directly to test implementation details."},
     {"file": "tests/test_git_gate.py", "standard": "meta", "reason": "Test files do not need Version/Modified metadata headers."},
 
+    {"file": "tests/test_rm_gate.py", "standard": "architecture", "reason": "Test files live in tests/, not in the 3-layer apps structure."},
+    {"file": "tests/test_rm_gate.py", "standard": "documentation", "reason": "Test methods use descriptive names as documentation per pytest convention."},
+    {"file": "tests/test_rm_gate.py", "standard": "encapsulation", "reason": "Tests import handlers directly to test implementation details."},
+    {"file": "tests/test_rm_gate.py", "standard": "meta", "reason": "Test files do not need Version/Modified metadata headers."},
+
     {"file": "tests/test_sound.py", "standard": "architecture", "reason": "Test files live in tests/, not in the 3-layer apps structure."},
     {"file": "tests/test_sound.py", "standard": "documentation", "reason": "Test methods use descriptive names as documentation per pytest convention."},
     {"file": "tests/test_sound.py", "standard": "encapsulation", "reason": "Tests import sound module directly to test implementation details."},
diff --git a/src/aipass/hooks/README.md b/src/aipass/hooks/README.md
index aac8db71..b108928c 100644
--- a/src/aipass/hooks/README.md
+++ b/src/aipass/hooks/README.md
@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@ src/aipass/hooks/
 │   │   ├── security/            # Enforcement hooks
 │   │   │   ├── edit_gate.py     #   Blocks unsafe edits (cross-branch, inbox, diagnostics)
 │   │   │   ├── git_gate.py      #   Enforces git access tiers
+│   │   │   ├── rm_gate.py       #   Blocks raw recursive rm, teaches drone rm
 │   │   │   └── subagent_gate.py #   Blocks sub-agent stop until clean
 │   │   ├── lifecycle/           # Session management hooks
 │   │   │   ├── auto_fix.py      #   Post-edit diagnostics (ruff, pyright, py_compile)
@@ -77,7 +78,7 @@ src/aipass/hooks/
 │       └── diagnostics.py       # JSONL logging for hook execution
 ├── logs/
 │   └── engine.jsonl             # JSONL diagnostics (every hook execution)
-├── tests/                       # 253 tests across 19 test files
+├── tests/                       # 314 tests across 20 test files
 └── STATUS.local.md
 ```
 
@@ -100,7 +101,7 @@ Handlers are called **dynamically at runtime** — the engine uses `importlib.im
 | Event | Hooks | Description |
 |---|---|---|
 | UserPromptSubmit | identity, email, branch_loader, global_loader | Prompt injection + inbox check |
-| PreToolUse | tool_sound, edit_gate, git_gate | Security gates + sound |
+| PreToolUse | tool_sound, edit_gate, git_gate, rm_gate | Security gates + sound |
 | PostToolUse | auto_fix, auto_watchdog | Diagnostics + watchdog |
 | SubagentStop | subagent_gate | Seedgo validation |
 | Stop | stop_sound | Achievement bell |
@@ -119,7 +120,7 @@ Handlers are called **dynamically at runtime** — the engine uses `importlib.im
 
 All branches via hook dispatch. Every Claude Code session routes through the engine.
 
-*Last Updated: 2026-05-28*
+*Last Updated: 2026-06-02*
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/security/rm_gate.py b/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/security/rm_gate.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f51cc878
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/security/rm_gate.py
@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: rm_gate.py
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Description: Blocks raw recursive rm commands (PreToolUse)
+# Branch: hooks
+# Layer: apps/handlers/security
+# Created: 2026-06-02
+# Modified: 2026-06-02
+# =============================================
+
+"""Blocks raw recursive rm and teaches drone rm."""
+
+import json
+import re
+
+from aipass.hooks.apps.sound import speak
+from aipass.prax.apps.modules.logger import system_logger as logger
+
+
+RM_REDIRECT = (
+    "Raw recursive rm is blocked. Use the safe contained delete instead:\n"
+    "  drone rm <path>     # safe delete (allows project + /tmp, refuses outside)\n"
+    "\n"
+    "This applies to all recursive rm variants (rm -rf, rm -r, rm -R, rm --recursive)."
+)
+
+_BLOCK_ALLOW = {"stdout": "", "exit_code": 0}
+
+
+def _block(reason: str) -> dict:
+    return {"stdout": json.dumps({"decision": "block", "reason": reason}), "exit_code": 2}
+
+
+def _strip_quotes(cmd: str) -> str:
+    """Remove quoted strings so their contents aren't scanned."""
+    cmd = re.sub(r'"(?:[^"\\]|\\.)*"', '""', cmd)
+    cmd = re.sub(r"'(?:[^'\\]|\\.)*'", "''", cmd)
+    return cmd
+
+
+def _split_clauses(cmd: str) -> list[str]:
+    """Split on compound operators and subshell boundaries."""
+    parts = re.split(r"&&|\|\||[;|]", cmd)
+    clauses: list[str] = []
+    for part in parts:
+        clauses.extend(re.split(r"[$()`]", part))
+    return clauses
+
+
+def _has_recursive_flag(tokens: list[str]) -> bool:
+    """Return True if any token before '--' contains a recursive flag."""
+    for token in tokens:
+        if token == "--":
+            break
+        if token.startswith("-") and not token.startswith("--"):
+            if "r" in token[1:] or "R" in token[1:]:
+                return True
+        elif token == "--recursive":
+            return True
+    return False
+
+
+def _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm(clause: str) -> bool:
+    """Return True if a single clause contains a raw recursive rm."""
+    tokens = clause.split()
+    if not tokens:
+        return False
+    for i, tok in enumerate(tokens):
+        if tok != "rm" and not tok.endswith("/rm"):
+            continue
+        if i > 0 and tokens[i - 1] == "drone":
+            continue
+        if _has_recursive_flag(tokens[i + 1 :]):
+            return True
+    return False
+
+
+def handle(hook_data: dict) -> dict:
+    """Block raw recursive rm commands and teach drone rm.
+
+    Args:
+        hook_data: Parsed hook event dict from engine.
+
+    Returns:
+        Result dict with stdout (block JSON or empty) and exit_code.
+    """
+    speak("rm gate")
+
+    try:
+        tool_name = hook_data.get("tool_name", "")
+        if tool_name != "Bash":
+            return _BLOCK_ALLOW
+
+        tool_input = hook_data.get("tool_input", {})
+        cmd = tool_input.get("command", "")
+        if not cmd:
+            return _BLOCK_ALLOW
+
+        scan = _strip_quotes(cmd)
+        for clause in _split_clauses(scan):
+            if _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm(clause):
+                return _block(RM_REDIRECT)
+
+        return _BLOCK_ALLOW
+
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.info("[HOOKS] rm_gate: unexpected error (allowing): %s", exc)
+        return _BLOCK_ALLOW
diff --git a/src/aipass/hooks/tests/test_rm_gate.py b/src/aipass/hooks/tests/test_rm_gate.py
new file mode 100644
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+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: test_rm_gate.py
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Description: Tests for rm_gate security handler
+# Branch: hooks
+# Created: 2026-06-02
+# Modified: 2026-06-02
+# =============================================
+
+"""Tests for handlers/security/rm_gate.py."""
+
+import json
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.security.rm_gate import (
+    _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm,
+    _has_recursive_flag,
+    _split_clauses,
+    _strip_quotes,
+    handle,
+)
+
+
+class TestStripQuotes:
+    def test_double_quotes(self):
+        assert _strip_quotes('rm -rf "/tmp/foo bar"') == 'rm -rf ""'
+
+    def test_single_quotes(self):
+        assert _strip_quotes("rm -rf '/tmp/foo bar'") == "rm -rf ''"
+
+    def test_escaped_quote_in_double(self):
+        assert _strip_quotes(r'echo "he said \"hi\""') == 'echo ""'
+
+    def test_no_quotes(self):
+        assert _strip_quotes("rm -rf /tmp/foo") == "rm -rf /tmp/foo"
+
+    def test_mixed_quotes(self):
+        result = _strip_quotes("""echo "hello" && rm -rf '/tmp/x'""")
+        assert "rm" in result
+        assert "/tmp/x" not in result
+
+
+class TestSplitClauses:
+    def test_and_operator(self):
+        clauses = _split_clauses("cd /tmp && rm -rf foo")
+        assert any("rm" in c for c in clauses)
+
+    def test_semicolon(self):
+        clauses = _split_clauses("echo hi; rm -rf /tmp/x")
+        assert any("rm" in c for c in clauses)
+
+    def test_pipe(self):
+        clauses = _split_clauses("ls | rm -rf /tmp/x")
+        assert any("rm" in c for c in clauses)
+
+    def test_or_operator(self):
+        clauses = _split_clauses("true || rm -rf /tmp/x")
+        assert any("rm" in c for c in clauses)
+
+    def test_subshell(self):
+        clauses = _split_clauses("echo $(rm -rf /tmp/x)")
+        assert any("rm" in c for c in clauses)
+
+    def test_backtick_subshell(self):
+        clauses = _split_clauses("echo `rm -rf /tmp/x`")
+        assert any("rm" in c for c in clauses)
+
+
+class TestHasRecursiveFlag:
+    def test_rf(self):
+        assert _has_recursive_flag(["-rf", "/tmp/x"]) is True
+
+    def test_fr(self):
+        assert _has_recursive_flag(["-fr", "/tmp/x"]) is True
+
+    def test_r_alone(self):
+        assert _has_recursive_flag(["-r", "/tmp/x"]) is True
+
+    def test_uppercase_r(self):
+        assert _has_recursive_flag(["-R", "/tmp/x"]) is True
+
+    def test_rfv(self):
+        assert _has_recursive_flag(["-rfv", "/tmp/x"]) is True
+
+    def test_recursive_long(self):
+        assert _has_recursive_flag(["--recursive", "/tmp/x"]) is True
+
+    def test_no_recursive(self):
+        assert _has_recursive_flag(["-f", "/tmp/x"]) is False
+
+    def test_after_double_dash(self):
+        assert _has_recursive_flag(["--", "-rf", "/tmp/x"]) is False
+
+    def test_empty(self):
+        assert _has_recursive_flag([]) is False
+
+
+class TestClauseHasRawRecursiveRm:
+    def test_basic_rm_rf(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("rm -rf /tmp/x") is True
+
+    def test_rm_fr(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("rm -fr /tmp/x") is True
+
+    def test_rm_rfv(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("rm -rfv /tmp/x") is True
+
+    def test_rm_recursive_long(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("rm --recursive /tmp/x") is True
+
+    def test_rm_uppercase_r(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("rm -R /tmp/x") is True
+
+    def test_drone_rm_not_blocked(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("drone rm /tmp/x") is False
+
+    def test_non_recursive_rm(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("rm file.txt") is False
+
+    def test_rm_force_only(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("rm -f file.txt") is False
+
+    def test_sudo_rm_rf(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("sudo rm -rf /tmp/x") is True
+
+    def test_env_prefix_rm_rf(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("env VAR=val rm -rf /tmp/x") is True
+
+    def test_absolute_path_rm(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("/usr/bin/rm -rf /tmp/x") is True
+
+    def test_empty_clause(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("") is False
+
+    def test_whitespace_clause(self):
+        assert _clause_has_raw_recursive_rm("   ") is False
+
+
+class TestHandle:
+    CWD = "/home/patrick/Projects/AIPass/src/aipass/hooks"
+
+    def _bash(self, command: str) -> dict:
+        return handle({"tool_name": "Bash", "tool_input": {"command": command}, "cwd": self.CWD})
+
+    def _assert_blocked(self, result: dict):
+        assert result["exit_code"] == 2
+        parsed = json.loads(result["stdout"])
+        assert parsed["decision"] == "block"
+        assert "drone rm" in parsed["reason"]
+
+    def _assert_allowed(self, result: dict):
+        assert result["exit_code"] == 0
+        assert result["stdout"] == ""
+
+    def test_block_rm_rf(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("rm -rf /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_block_rm_fr(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("rm -fr /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_block_rm_rfv(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("rm -rfv /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_block_rm_recursive_long(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("rm --recursive /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_block_rm_uppercase_r(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("rm -R /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_block_rm_r(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("rm -r /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_allow_drone_rm(self):
+        self._assert_allowed(self._bash("drone rm /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_allow_non_recursive_rm(self):
+        self._assert_allowed(self._bash("rm file.txt"))
+
+    def test_allow_rm_force_only(self):
+        self._assert_allowed(self._bash("rm -f file.txt"))
+
+    def test_block_compound_cd_and_rm(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("cd /etc && rm -rf ."))
+
+    def test_block_compound_semicolon(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("echo hi; rm -rf /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_block_subshell_rm(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("echo $(rm -rf /tmp/x)"))
+
+    def test_block_sudo_rm_rf(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("sudo rm -rf /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_block_absolute_path_rm(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("/usr/bin/rm -rf /tmp/x"))
+
+    def test_rm_in_quoted_string_allowed(self):
+        self._assert_allowed(self._bash('echo "rm -rf /tmp/x"'))
+
+    def test_rm_in_single_quoted_string_allowed(self):
+        self._assert_allowed(self._bash("echo 'rm -rf /tmp/x'"))
+
+    def test_non_bash_tool_allowed(self):
+        result = handle({"tool_name": "Edit", "tool_input": {"file_path": "/tmp/x"}, "cwd": self.CWD})
+        self._assert_allowed(result)
+
+    def test_empty_command_allowed(self):
+        self._assert_allowed(self._bash(""))
+
+    def test_empty_hook_data(self):
+        result = handle({})
+        assert result["exit_code"] == 0
+
+    def test_no_tool_input(self):
+        result = handle({"tool_name": "Bash"})
+        assert result["exit_code"] == 0
+
+    @patch("aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.security.rm_gate.logger")
+    def test_exception_allows(self, mock_logger):
+        result = handle({"tool_name": "Bash", "tool_input": None, "cwd": self.CWD})
+        assert result["exit_code"] == 0
+        mock_logger.info.assert_called()
+
+    def test_block_variable_target(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("rm -rf $DIR"))
+
+    def test_block_multiple_targets(self):
+        self._assert_blocked(self._bash("rm -rf /tmp/a /tmp/b"))