> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.budecosystem.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rule Management

> Create, tune, and audit observability blocking rules

## Rule Types

* IP-based
* Country-based
* User-agent-based
* Rate-based

## Safe Change Process

1. Verify need using Metrics and Requests evidence.
2. Start with narrow scope whenever possible.
3. Save and monitor for unintended block spikes.

## Audit Tips

<Check>
  Record who changed the rule and why.
</Check>

<Check>
  Track pre-change and post-change traffic metrics.
</Check>

<Check>
  Review inactive rules periodically for cleanup.
</Check>