Lobster

Automate multi-step workflows with human approval checkpoints and resume capability.

Updated Mar 31, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/nuno7lopes/alisio --skill lobster-nuno7lopes
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Skill: Lobster
Source: https://github.com/nuno7lopes/alisio/tree/main/extensions/lobster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nuno7lopes/alisio --skill lobster-nuno7lopes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of automating complex workflows that require human approvals and can be paused and resumed at checkpoints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Workflows: Executes multi-step workflows with approval checkpoints.
  • Human Approval: Allows actions to be paused and require manual approval before continuing.
  • Resume Workflow: Enables workflows to be paused and resumed from a specific checkpoint.
  • Use Case: Imagine you have a workflow for processing customer support tickets that involves searching emails, classifying them, and then requiring a manager's approval before taking action.

Quick Start

Use the lobster skill to run a pipeline that searches for new support tickets and triages them, then require approval before taking any action.

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 customer support workflows with human approval checkpoints?

Customer support workflows with human approval checkpoints are automated by executing multi-step pipelines that pause for manual approval before taking action. You can run a pipeline to search and triage tickets, then require a manager's approval to proceed.

Can I pause and resume workflow automation from a specific checkpoint?

Resuming workflow automation from a specific checkpoint is supported. Workflows can be paused at designated approval points and then resumed from that exact checkpoint once manual approval is granted.

What is a resumable workflow and when do I need it for email management?

A resumable workflow is a multi-step automation process that pauses for human oversight and restarts from specific checkpoints. You need it for email management tasks like ticket classification, where a manager must approve actions before execution.

Does this workflow automation tool require any specific execution environment?

This workflow automation tool requires the lobster execution environment to run pipelines and manage the approval process. It operates as a script component without external dependencies.

What are the limitations of using resumable workflows for administrative tasks?

Resumable workflows for administrative tasks are limited by their reliance on manual approval to proceed, meaning pipelines cannot complete autonomously past designated checkpoints. They are designed for structured automation requiring human oversight rather than fully automated execution.