Lobster

Automates multi-step workflows with human-approval checkpoints for sensitive actions.

1|Updated May 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brikkoAI/brikko-studio --skill lobster-brikkoai
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Skill: Lobster
Source: https://github.com/brikkoAI/brikko-studio/tree/main/packages/core/extensions/lobster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brikkoAI/brikko-studio --skill lobster-brikkoai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the need to manually coordinate individual tool calls for complex, repeatable automations that require human approval for sensitive actions, ensuring deterministic execution and state continuity across workflow sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic Pipeline Execution: Run typed JSON-first workflows that produce consistent results every time, with no LLM variance mid-execution.
  • Resumable Approval Gates: Pause workflows for human approval before executing sensitive actions (like sending emails or deleting records), then resume exactly where execution left off.
  • Use Case: Automate your daily email triage: fetch recent emails, classify them into priority buckets, and request approval before sending any draft replies, all in a single repeatable workflow.

Quick Start

Use the Lobster skill to run a workflow that fetches your recent emails, triages them into priority buckets, and asks for your approval before sending any draft replies.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lobster

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

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How do I automate multi-step workflows with human approval gates?

Automate multi-step workflows with approval gates by using deterministic pipeline execution that pauses for human input before sensitive actions. This ensures repeatable task scenarios resume exactly where execution left off after receiving approval.

What is deterministic execution for JSON pipelines?

Deterministic execution for JSON pipelines runs typed, JSON-first workflows that produce consistent results every time. It eliminates LLM variance mid-execution, ensuring structured JSON envelopes integrate reliably with external tooling.

How do I add resumable approval flows to task orchestration?

Add resumable approval flows to task orchestration by pausing workflows before executing sensitive actions like sending emails or deleting records. Execution resumes precisely where it left off once human approval is granted.

Can I automate email triage and request approval before sending replies?

You can automate email triage by fetching recent emails, classifying them into priority buckets, and requesting approval before sending draft replies. This runs as a single repeatable workflow with integrated approval checkpoints.

Does task orchestration work for scheduled data synchronization with approval checkpoints?

Task orchestration supports scheduled data synchronization with approval checkpoints by applying repeatable task scenarios. It maintains state continuity across workflow sessions, ensuring deterministic execution even when paused for human review.

What are the limitations of using deterministic execution for workflow automation?

Deterministic execution for workflow automation requires predefined JSON pipelines and does not allow LLM variance mid-execution. It is designed for repeatable task scenarios rather than highly dynamic, unstructured automation processes.