Lobster Workflow

Execute multi-step workflows with approval checkpoints and resumable operations.

Updated Feb 17, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill lobster-workflow-rachasumanth

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Skill: Lobster Workflow
Source: https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001/tree/main/extensions/lobster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill lobster-workflow-rachasumanth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates complex, multi-step processes that require human oversight or repeatable execution, ensuring consistency and control over critical operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Workflow Automation: Define and execute multi-step pipelines for tasks like data processing, system synchronization, or automated triage.
Approval Gates: Halt workflows at specific checkpoints to allow for human review and approval before proceeding with potentially impactful actions.
Resumable Operations: Continue interrupted workflows using a resume token, ensuring no progress is lost.
Use Case: Automate the daily monitoring of specific GitHub repositories, flag new issues, and require approval before sending a summary digest to a Slack channel.

Quick Start

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lobster Workflow

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate a multi-step workflow with human approval gates?▼

Resuming interrupted workflow execution requires a resume token. When an operation is halted at an approval checkpoint or interrupted, the token preserves progress, allowing the pipeline to continue from the exact stopping point without data loss.

How do I execute a deterministic automation pipeline for email triage?▼

No additional dependencies are required to run the workflow orchestration. The Skill operates independently using internal scripts and references to execute pipelines, relying on the JSON envelope protocol to integrate with external tools.

Can I integrate external tools into an orchestration pipeline using JSON?▼

Yes, you can integrate external tools into the orchestration pipeline using a JSON envelope protocol. This protocol structures the data passed between steps, enabling deterministic automation for tasks like data synchronization and system monitoring.

What happens if a workflow is interrupted at an approval checkpoint?▼

If a workflow is interrupted at an approval checkpoint, it halts execution to await human review. Progress is saved using a resume token, ensuring the pipeline can be safely resumed from the checkpoint without losing completed steps.