End-user experience

The Aikido Device Protection agent runs silently in the background. For most installs, nothing happens and the package installs as normal. You only see a notification when something is blocked.

Blocked installs

If you try to install a package that Aikido has flagged or that your organization's policy disallows, the install is stopped and you receive a desktop notification.

The notification shows the package name and the reason for the block:

• Malware means the package has been identified as malicious. This block is final and cannot be appealed.

• Policy means your organization has restricted installs from this ecosystem or blocked this specific package.

You can Dismiss the notification or click Open Dashboard to view more details in the Aikido app.

Policy-based blocks can only be changed by an admin. If you believe a block is a mistake, contact your security team.

Installs held for approval

If your organization requires approval for new packages, your install attempt is paused and a request is sent to the admin Inbox.

Allowed installs

If a package passes all checks, it installs normally. No notification is shown.