Lobster

Executes multi-step workflows with built-in approval checkpoints via a typed JSON-first pipeline.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/clsdavid/autocrab --skill lobster-clsdavid
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Skill: Lobster
Source: https://github.com/clsdavid/autocrab/tree/main/extensions/lobster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/clsdavid/autocrab --skill lobster-clsdavid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates multi-step processes that require human approval before execution, ensuring repeatable and safe workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Repeatable Automation: Define and execute complex sequences of actions for tasks like triaging emails or monitoring changes.
  • Approval Gates: Pause workflows at critical junctures, presenting prompts and items for user review before proceeding.
  • Use Case: Automatically triage incoming emails, categorizing them and then pausing for your approval before sending any replies.

Quick Start

Use the lobster skill to run the 'gog.gmail.search --query 'newer_than:1d' --max 20 | email.triage' pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lobster

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a workflow pipeline with required human approval steps?

You can automate a workflow pipeline with human approval steps by defining a typed JSON configuration that pauses execution at critical checkpoints, prompting for user review before proceeding. This ensures repeatable and safe task automation.

What is the best way to add an approval gate to an email triage automation?

Adding an approval gate to email triage automation requires a pipeline that categorizes incoming emails and then pauses execution, presenting the categorized items for your explicit review and approval before sending any replies.

Can I resume an automated workflow pipeline after it pauses for an approval checkpoint?

Yes, you can resume an automated workflow pipeline after it pauses for an approval checkpoint by using a specific resumption token. This allows the paused process to continue deterministically from the exact point of suspension.

How do I integrate other automation tools within my workflow pipeline definition?

You can integrate other automation tools within your workflow pipeline definition by using an invoke step. This allows the pipeline to execute external tool functions natively as part of the broader automated sequence.

Does Lobster support deterministic automation for monitoring and synchronization tasks?

Lobster supports deterministic automation for monitoring and synchronization tasks by executing multi-step JSON-first pipeline definitions. It ensures repeatable sequences with optional human review gates for critical junctures.