hitl-protocol

Define the HITL Protocol for human decisions in AI agent workflows.

11|1|Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rotorstar/hitl-protocol --skill hitl-protocol
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: hitl-protocol
Source: https://github.com/rotorstar/hitl-protocol/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rotorstar/hitl-protocol --skill hitl-protocol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables seamless integration of human oversight into AI agent workflows, preventing errors in critical decisions and ensuring user control.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent-Ready Services: Make any website or API accessible to AI agents by implementing HITL endpoints.
  • Human-in-the-Loop: Handle complex decisions that AI agents cannot make autonomously, using rich UIs or native messaging buttons.
  • Use Case: An AI agent booking a flight encounters a complex fare rule requiring human confirmation. It forwards a HITL review URL to the user, who selects the correct fare via a web page, and the agent proceeds with the booking.

Quick Start

Use the hitl-protocol skill to teach agents how to handle human-in-the-loop review requests.

Frequently Asked Questions about hitl-protocol

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

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How do I integrate human-in-the-loop decisions into AI agent workflows?

Human-in-the-loop decisions in AI agent workflows are integrated by implementing a protocol where services request human input via HTTP 202 responses, allowing agents to manage complex interactions and prevent autonomous errors.

What is an HTTP 202 response used for in human-in-the-loop protocols?

An HTTP 202 response in human-in-the-loop protocols is used to signal that a service has accepted an AI agent's request but requires human input to proceed, forwarding a review URL for user confirmation.

How do AI agents handle complex rules requiring human confirmation?

AI agents handle complex rules requiring human confirmation by forwarding a human-in-the-loop review URL to the user, who selects the correct option via a web page or native messaging buttons, enabling the agent to proceed.

Can I make existing websites and APIs accessible to AI agents for human review?

Yes, you can make existing websites and APIs accessible to AI agents by implementing human-in-the-loop endpoints, transforming them into agent-ready services that support rich UIs and channel-native inline actions.

Does the human-in-the-loop protocol support multiple transport mechanisms and review types?

Yes, the human-in-the-loop protocol supports multiple review types and transport mechanisms, ensuring seamless human-AI collaboration through channel-native inline actions and rich user interfaces.

When should I use a human-in-the-loop protocol instead of fully autonomous AI agents?

You should use a human-in-the-loop protocol instead of fully autonomous AI agents when handling critical decisions or complex fare rules that require user control, ensuring human oversight to prevent errors in AI workflows.