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lobster

Automate multi-step workflows with approval gates and persistent state.

20|25|Updated May 30, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#state management#scripting#workflows#approval gates
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenCoven/coven-cave --skill lobster-opencoven
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lobster
Source: https://github.com/OpenCoven/coven-cave/tree/main/marketplace/plugins/lobster/skills/lobster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenCoven/coven-cave --skill lobster-opencoven

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates multi-step workflows using Lobster commands or .lobster workflow files, offering deterministic automations with explicit approval gates and state persistence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Composed Workflows: Combine Lobster commands for complex automations.
  • State Persistence: Rerun pipelines with persistent state without reprocessing.
  • Approval Gates: Integrate mandatory approval steps before certain actions.
  • Use Case: Run a pipeline to review and approve pull requests before deploying to production, leveraging Lobster's ability to handle state changes and user confirmations.

Quick Start

Compose your first workflow using Lobster to automate your deployment pipeline with approval gates, then trigger the workflow manually to ensure its behavior aligns with expectations.

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 with mandatory approval gates?▼

Automate multi-step workflows with approval gates by composing custom Lobster commands or .lobster files, integrating mandatory confirmation steps before controlled state changes and actions proceed.

Can I rerun deployment pipelines without reprocessing previous state?▼

Yes, you can rerun pipelines without reprocessing by leveraging state persistence, which saves workflow state deterministically, allowing execution to resume from the last valid checkpoint.

What is deterministic workflow execution and why use it for pull request deployments?▼

Deterministic workflow execution ensures automated pipelines run consistently by utilizing explicit approval gates and state persistence, making it ideal for reviewing pull requests before production deployments.

How do I compose piped commands for complex automation scripts?▼

Compose complex automation scripts by piping custom Lobster commands together, combining individual operations to create precise, multi-step workflows with controlled state management and validation.

Does this workflow automation approach work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, the workflow automation operates without external dependencies, utilizing internal scripts, references, and assets to handle state persistence and approval gates natively within Lobster command workflows.

When should I not use approval gates in my automation pipelines?▼

You should avoid approval gates in automation pipelines when executing fully automated, continuous deployment processes that require no manual intervention, as gates deliberately halt execution for user confirmation.

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