diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 159ac706f..328d59f8c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -861,6 +861,21 @@ Even with `restrict_to_workspace: false`, the `exec` tool blocks these dangerous
 * `shutdown`, `reboot`, `poweroff` — System shutdown
 * Fork bomb `:(){ :|:& };:`
 
+#### Known Limitation: Child Processes From Build Tools
+
+The exec safety guard only inspects the command line PicoClaw launches directly. It does not recursively inspect child
+processes spawned by allowed developer tools such as `make`, `go run`, `cargo`, `npm run`, or custom build scripts.
+
+That means a top-level command can still compile or launch other binaries after it passes the initial guard check. In
+practice, treat build scripts, Makefiles, package scripts, and generated binaries as executable code that needs the same
+level of review as a direct shell command.
+
+For higher-risk environments:
+
+* Review build scripts before execution.
+* Prefer approval/manual review for compile-and-run workflows.
+* Run PicoClaw inside a container or VM if you need stronger isolation than the built-in guard provides.
+
 #### Error Examples
 
 ```
diff --git a/docs/tools_configuration.md b/docs/tools_configuration.md
index 8c8eb31f0..43810d5f8 100644
--- a/docs/tools_configuration.md
+++ b/docs/tools_configuration.md
@@ -84,6 +84,22 @@ By default, PicoClaw blocks the following dangerous commands:
 - Git: `git push`, `git force`
 - Other: `eval`, `source *.sh`
 
+### Known Architectural Limitation
+
+The exec guard only validates the top-level command sent to PicoClaw. It does **not** recursively inspect child
+processes spawned by build tools or scripts after that command starts running.
+
+Examples of workflows that can bypass the direct command guard once the initial command is allowed:
+
+- `make run`
+- `go run ./cmd/...`
+- `cargo run`
+- `npm run build`
+
+This means the guard is useful for blocking obviously dangerous direct commands, but it is **not** a full sandbox for
+unreviewed build pipelines. If your threat model includes untrusted code in the workspace, use stronger isolation such
+as containers, VMs, or an approval flow around build-and-run commands.
+
 ### Configuration Example
 
 ```json