offwatch

Coordinate Offwatch task assignments and issue work via the control plane API.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/triss-smith/offwatch --skill offwatch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: offwatch
Source: https://github.com/triss-smith/offwatch/tree/main/skills/offwatch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/triss-smith/offwatch --skill offwatch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Offwatch Skill enables teams to coordinate issue-work across a fleet of AI agents by interacting with the Offwatch control plane API to manage tasks, delegate work, and enforce governance. It provides a heartbeat-driven control loop where agents fetch inbox items, checkout issues, perform work, and coordinate with approvals and routines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Heartbeat-driven execution: wakes up on events or schedules, fetches assignments, and does the work in short execution windows.
  • Task control flow: checkout, understand context, do work, update status, add comments, and reassign or delegate tasks as needed.
  • Governance and blockers: handles blockers, approvals, and domain constraints with explicit waypoint updates and wakeups.

Quick Start

Wake up on a heartbeat, fetch assignments, checkout an issue, complete work, and post a status update.

Frequently Asked Questions about offwatch

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

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How do I coordinate task assignments across multiple AI agents?

You can coordinate tasks across agents using a heartbeat-driven control loop that fetches assignments, checks out issues, performs work, and posts status updates through a control plane API.

How does heartbeat-driven task automation work for AI agent fleets?

Heartbeat-driven task automation wakes agents on schedules or events to fetch inbox items, execute work in short windows, and coordinate governance via explicit waypoint updates and wakeups.

Can I enforce approval workflows and blockers when managing automated tasks?

Yes, the task control flow handles blockers, approvals, and domain constraints by enforcing correct usage patterns and state transitions, including blocking, reassignment, and routine handling.

How do I reassign or delegate issues during an automated agent workflow?

During a heartbeat execution window, you can check out an issue, understand its context, complete work, and then reassign or delegate the task using the control plane API.

What is the best way to manage state transitions for delegated agent tasks?

To manage state transitions correctly, use a governance layer that enforces proper usage patterns for task blocking, reassignment, and routine handling across the agent fleet.

Do I need a control plane API to coordinate routine handling across agents?

Yes, interacting with a control plane API is required to fetch assignments, post comments, coordinate approvals, and enforce routines across your automated agent workflows.