Strict Mode

Strict Mode adds an explicit confirmation step before connecting to sensitive environments. It is configured through environment tags.

How it works

When a connection has a strict-mode tag, OrcaQ shows a warning before the connection opens. The current UI requires this exact confirmation phrase:

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this is prod

Enable strict mode for:

  • production databases
  • customer data environments
  • staging systems that mirror production
  • shared databases used by multiple people

Use non-strict tags for lower-risk environments such as local, dev, or throwaway test databases.