Redis HITL Gate

Enforce human authorization before bypassing Redis queries with fallback options.

Updated Oct 9, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/Siamese001/Agentic-Workflow --skill redis-hitl-gate
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Skill: Redis HITL Gate
Source: https://github.com/Siamese001/Agentic-Workflow/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/redis-hitl-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Siamese001/Agentic-Workflow --skill redis-hitl-gate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires redis, cascade_tools, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents automated systems from silently falling back to less reliable methods (like filesystem searches) when the primary data source, Redis, is unavailable or returns unexpected results. It ensures user awareness and explicit authorization before any bypass occurs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Enforcement: Guarantees user interaction before deviating from the primary Redis data source.
  • Controlled Fallback: Manages scenarios where Redis connection fails, the cache is empty, imports are broken, or queries yield no results.
  • Evidence Logging: Documents all fallback events, user choices, and reasons for bypassing Redis.
  • Use Case: When an agent needs to query ADG data from Redis but the connection fails, this Skill will prompt the user to choose between regenerating the cache, using a SQLite fallback, or stopping to investigate, preventing the agent from defaulting to a potentially inaccurate filesystem search without consent.

Quick Start

Ensure that before any operation attempts to query Redis, it first checks for Redis availability and presents the user with explicit fallback options if it is not available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Redis HITL Gate

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

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How do I prevent silent fallbacks when my agentic workflow loses Redis connection?

To prevent silent fallbacks when Redis connection fails, you can enforce human-in-the-loop authorization that prompts users to explicitly choose bypass options like cache regeneration or SQLite before deviating from the primary data source.

What is human-in-the-loop authorization for bypassing Redis cache queries?

Human-in-the-loop authorization for bypassing Redis cache queries is an enforcement mechanism that requires explicit user consent before an agent can fall back to alternative data sources when Redis returns empty results or experiences availability failures.

How do I manage fallback options when Redis cache is empty or imports break in an agentic workflow?

To manage fallback options when Redis cache is empty or imports break, you present user-selectable alternatives such as regenerating the cache, switching to SQLite, or using filesystem tools, ensuring all decisions are logged as evidence.

Does this human-in-the-loop Redis gate require specific dependencies to manage query failures?

Yes, managing Redis query failures with this human-in-the-loop gate requires specific dependencies, namely the Redis and cascade_tools packages, to properly enforce authorization and log bypass events.

Why does my agent silently default to filesystem searches when Redis data source queries return empty?

Agents silently default to filesystem searches when Redis queries return empty because automated systems naturally attempt less reliable fallback methods without explicit authorization, a behavior prevented by enforcing human-in-the-loop bypass controls.

Can I log user decisions as evidence when bypassing Redis data source availability checks?

Yes, you can log user decisions as evidence when bypassing Redis data source availability checks, as the system documents all fallback events, user choices, and specific reasons for deviating from the primary database.