Permissions Overview
CookAI uses a strict permission control system to keep your Bot secure. The core mechanism is "Owner Lock" — the first person to message the Bot automatically becomes the owner with full control.
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Owner Lock
The most important security mechanism — how the Bot identifies its owner.
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Private Chat
Full capabilities and permissions in private chat.
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Group Chat
Restricted mode and tool limitations in group chat.
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Customize
Allowlist and custom permission configuration.
Permission Model Overview
CookAI permissions have two dimensions: chat context (private vs group) and user identity (owner vs others).
| Owner | Allowlisted | Others | |
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| Private | Full Access | Full Access | Ignored |
| Group | Limited | Limited | Limited |