ritual-meta-circuit-breaker

Detect agent trajectory divergence and trigger circuit-breaker actions.

62|56|Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ritual-foundation/ritual-dapp-skills --skill ritual-meta-circuit-breaker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ritual-meta-circuit-breaker
Source: https://github.com/ritual-foundation/ritual-dapp-skills/tree/main/skills/ritual-meta-circuit-breaker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ritual-foundation/ritual-dapp-skills --skill ritual-meta-circuit-breaker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps AI agents avoid wasting budget by detecting when the trajectory diverges from the user's goal and stopping unproductive exploration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Weighted progress markers quantify direction of progress against the goal.
  • Stall detection thresholds terminate stalled high-cost exploration before budget runs out.
  • Divergence heuristics trigger immediate circuit-breaker actions in misaligned workflows.

Quick Start

Enable the circuit breaker during agent execution to automatically halt when progress stalls or divergence is detected.

Frequently Asked Questions about ritual-meta-circuit-breaker

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

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How do I stop an AI agent from wasting budget on unproductive exploration?

To stop an AI agent from wasting budget, you can enable a circuit-breaker that monitors execution trajectories and immediately halts unproductive exploration when divergence or stalls are detected.

What is agent trajectory divergence detection and how does it work?

Agent trajectory divergence detection uses weighted progress markers and heuristics to quantify an agent's direction against the user's goal. It triggers an immediate circuit-breaker when the workflow misaligns during planning cycles.

How do I detect stalled progress in an autonomous agent before my budget runs out?

You can detect stalled progress by applying stall detection thresholds during agent execution. These thresholds terminate high-cost, stalled exploration automatically to protect remaining budget.

Can I apply a circuit-breaker during agent execution across multiple planning cycles?

Yes, you can enable the circuit-breaker to actively monitor progress and divergence across planning cycles and deployments, ensuring continuous budget protection throughout the agent's execution lifecycle.

When should I not use an automated circuit-breaker for agent safety?

You should avoid using an automated circuit-breaker if your agent's workflow requires open-ended exploration without strict budget constraints, as divergence heuristics will forcefully terminate stalled but potentially recoverable searches.

Does the ritual-meta-circuit-breaker skill require any dependencies to monitor agent progress?

No, the ritual-meta-circuit-breaker requires zero dependencies. It directly applies weighted progress markers and divergence heuristics to trigger circuit-breaker actions without external modules.