frustration-check

Intercept frustration cues in conversations to reset direction and resume productive work.

1|Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dev32-io/ccToolBox --skill frustration-check
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: frustration-check
Source: https://github.com/dev32-io/ccToolBox/tree/main/plugins/devTools/skills/frustration-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dev32-io/ccToolBox --skill frustration-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automatically intercept frustration cues in conversations to reset direction and resume productive work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frustration mode: deliver one non-preachy line, reflect on recent turns, offer three paths, run the chosen path, and confirm refined intent before resuming.
  • Assist mode: provide a light nudge when the user expresses doubt, helping to recall context and re-align goals without derailing the session.
  • Opt-out and first-run setup: supports a default configuration with per-user settings and a first-run bootstrap.
  • Per-session state: maintains a lightweight score and turn-tracking to manage progression and recovery across prompts.
  • Safety and guidance: avoids automatic weblookups unless consented, and respects user control over drift scanning.

Quick Start

Enable the frustration-check skill, run scripts/init_settings.py on first activation, and begin using prompts to trigger the hook.

Frequently Asked Questions about frustration-check

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I intercept frustration cues in AI interaction sessions to reset prompt direction?

Frustration cue interception uses a hook-based state machine to detect FRUSTRATION or SELF-REALIZATION signals, reflecting on recent turns and offering three recovery paths to resume productive work.

What is prompt drift and how do I manage it during active developer sessions?

Prompt drift occurs when conversation context degrades over active sessions; drift-scans and knowledge-gap checks manage this by running threshold-based decisions to realign goals and confirm refined intent.

How do I set up per-session state tracking for frustration detection in Claude prompts?

Per-session state tracking requires running scripts/init_settings.py on first activation to bootstrap a lightweight score and turn-tracking configuration that operates safely within Claude prompts.

Can I opt out of automatic weblookups during frustration recovery mode?

Automatic weblookups are avoided during frustration recovery unless explicitly consented, ensuring the hook respects user control over drift scanning and session management decisions.

What is the best way to handle assist mode without derailing an active AI session?

Assist mode provides a light nudge when doubt is expressed, helping recall context and re-align goals without derailing the session, operating alongside frustration mode through the same hook-based workflow.

Does frustration detection work without external dependencies or libraries?

Frustration detection operates without external dependencies, using only internal scripts to implement threshold-based decisions, turn-tracking, and drift-scans within the AI interaction environment.