Lobster

Execute multi-step JSON pipelines with human approval checkpoints.

55|6|Updated Feb 13, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #pipelines #approval #resumable #workflow engine

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npx skills add https://github.com/NJX-njx/opensoul --skill lobster-njx-njx

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Lobster
Source: https://github.com/NJX-njx/opensoul/tree/main/extensions/lobster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NJX-njx/opensoul --skill lobster-njx-njx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables the execution of multi-step workflows that require human approval checkpoints, streamlining repetitive automation tasks that need oversight.

Core Features & Use Cases

Workflow Automation: Run complex pipelines that involve multiple stages and conditional logic.
Approval Management: Pause execution for user approval before proceeding, ideal for sensitive operations.
Use Case: Automate data synchronization between services, with approval prompts to verify each step before triggering external actions.

Quick Start

Use the Lobster plugin to run a pipeline that searches your Gmail for recent messages and triages them for follow-up automation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lobster

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate multi-step workflows that require human approval before proceeding?▼

Automating multi-step workflows with human approval checkpoints involves pausing pipeline execution at decision points to verify each step. This approach uses JSON pipelines and structured approval prompts to ensure safe, repeatable operations before triggering external actions.

What are JSON pipelines and how do they handle approval checkpoints in automation?▼

JSON pipelines define structured, multi-stage automation processes that rely on conditional logic and approval prompts. They enable reliable workflow execution by pausing at decision points, ensuring external service actions receive human verification before proceeding.

Can I use resumable workflow pipelines for scheduled monitoring and data synchronization?▼

Resumable workflow pipelines support scheduled monitoring and data synchronization tasks by executing structured stages with conditional logic. They pause for user approval to verify operations, ensuring critical task coordination and safe external service updates.

What's the best way to manage external service coordination in automated workflows?▼

Managing external service coordination in automated workflows is best handled using pipelines with resumable steps and approval checkpoints. This ensures operations involving external services and decision points are executed safely, reliably, and with necessary human oversight.

Do I need the opensoul dependency to run workflows with approval checkpoints?▼

Yes, running workflows with approval checkpoints requires the opensoul dependency to execute multi-step JSON pipelines. It enables the structured responses and approval prompts necessary for pausing and resuming reliable automation processes.