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Lobster Workflow

Execute JSON-first pipelines with approval gates and resume capabilities.

3|1|Updated Feb 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#pipeline#triage#approval#lobster
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SeanHogg/coderClaw --skill lobster-workflow-seanhogg
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Skill: Lobster Workflow
Source: https://github.com/SeanHogg/coderClaw/tree/main/product/extensions/lobster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SeanHogg/coderClaw --skill lobster-workflow-seanhogg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates multi-step processes that require human approval before execution, ensuring controlled and repeatable workflows for tasks like triaging emails or managing data synchronization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow Execution: Runs defined pipelines of commands.
  • Approval Checkpoints: Halts execution for user review and confirmation.
  • Resumable Operations: Allows workflows to be paused and resumed.
  • Use Case: Automate the daily triage of incoming support tickets, categorizing them and then requiring approval before sending out automated responses or assigning them to a team.

Quick Start

Run the 'gog.gmail.search --query 'newer_than:1d' --max 20 | email.triage' pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lobster Workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add human approval checkpoints to an automated workflow pipeline?▼

To resume paused workflows after an approval checkpoint, you can use the built-in resume capabilities to continue execution from the exact halt point, ensuring controlled and repeatable multi-step automations without restarting the pipeline.

What is a typed JSON-first pipeline and how does it execute?▼

To use this workflow tool for email triage, you run a pipeline that searches for recent emails and pipes the results directly into a triage command, categorizing them and halting for approval before sending automated responses.

Do I need to install the Lobster executable to run typed workflows?▼

Yes, you need the Lobster executable available in your system's PATH or configured via plugin settings to execute typed workflows and run multi-step pipelines with approval and resume capabilities.

What are the limitations of using approval gates in multi-step automation pipelines?▼

The main limitation of using approval gates is that workflows remain paused until manual confirmation is provided, meaning downstream steps in the automation pipeline cannot proceed without direct human intervention.

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