steward-watch

Automates steward watch-respond-rewatch lifecycle by monitoring inbound channels and triaging messages per SOP.

3|1|Updated Jan 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/netguy204/vibe-engineer --skill steward-watch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: steward-watch
Source: https://github.com/netguy204/vibe-engineer/tree/main/.agents/skills/steward-watch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/netguy204/vibe-engineer --skill steward-watch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Runs the steward watch-respond-rewatch lifecycle by continuously monitoring an inbound channel, triaging messages according to the SOP, executing required actions, and posting outcomes for audit and rewatching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Continuous inbound message monitoring and triage according to the SOP for autonomous, queued, or custom modes.
  • Lifecycle management: create, monitor, and inject chunks, coordinate with orchestrator, and publish changelog updates.
  • Safe, deterministic processing: explicit stop, ack, and safety guidance to avoid duplicate processing and orphan tasks.
  • Rewatch and recovery: reliably re-engage monitoring after actions to maintain state consistency.

Quick Start

Run the steward-watch loop to begin monitoring the designated inbound channel and triaging messages.

Frequently Asked Questions about steward-watch

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate continuous inbound message triage for operational workflows?

You can automate continuous message triage by running the steward-watch loop to monitor an inbound channel, apply deterministic SOP-based handling, execute actions, and post outcomes for audit. It manages the entire watch-respond-rewatch lifecycle autonomously.

What is the watch-respond-rewatch cycle for workflow orchestration?

The watch-respond-rewatch cycle is an automated message triage process that continuously monitors inbound channels, executes SOP-based actions, and reliably re-engages monitoring after actions to maintain state consistency and prevent orphan tasks.

How do I configure an automated SOP orchestrator for message monitoring?

Configure the SOP orchestrator via documented frontmatter specifying swarm, channel, changelog_channel, behavior.mode, and behavior.custom_instructions. These parameters control triage behavior, chunk creation, and orchestrator coordination for the monitoring loop.

Can I run autonomous message triage without creating duplicate tasks?

Yes, autonomous message triage enforces safe deterministic processing with explicit stop, ack, and safety guidance to avoid duplicate processing and orphan tasks while coordinating chunk creation with the orchestrator.

How do I recover monitoring state after executing triage actions?

Recover monitoring state through the rewatch mechanism, which reliably re-engages monitoring after actions execute. This maintains state consistency across the watch-respond-rewatch lifecycle and coordinates with orchestrator-monitor for chunk management.

Does the steward-watch orchestrator support queued or custom triage modes?

Yes, the orchestrator supports autonomous, queued, and custom behavior modes for inbound message triage. Custom modes allow tailored SOP-based handling while maintaining the same deterministic processing and rewatch recovery lifecycle.