diff --git a/tools/skills_guard.py b/tools/skills_guard.py
index 473d7273170..4eb275c4b3c 100644
--- a/tools/skills_guard.py
+++ b/tools/skills_guard.py
@@ -661,7 +661,7 @@ def should_allow_install(result: ScanResult, force: bool = False) -> Tuple[bool,
     if decision == "allow":
         return True, f"Allowed ({result.trust_level} source, {result.verdict} verdict)"
 
-    if force:
+    if force and result.verdict != "dangerous":
         return True, (
             f"Force-installed despite {result.verdict} verdict "
             f"({len(result.findings)} findings)"
@@ -932,7 +932,8 @@ def _determine_verdict(findings: List[Finding]) -> str:
         return "dangerous"
     if has_high:
         return "caution"
-    return "caution"
+    # medium/low findings alone are informational, not blocking
+    return "safe"
 
 
 def _build_summary(name: str, source: str, trust: str, verdict: str, findings: List[Finding]) -> str: