system-reminder

Enforce read-only constraints on AI agents based on workflow phase.

1|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MartinNevlaha/stratus-v2 --skill system-reminder
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Skill: system-reminder
Source: https://github.com/MartinNevlaha/stratus-v2/tree/main/cmd/stratus/skills/system-reminder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MartinNevlaha/stratus-v2 --skill system-reminder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces read-only constraints on the AI during specific workflow phases, preventing accidental modifications and ensuring adherence to planning and review stages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based Access Control: Automatically restricts file edits, shell commands, and state-changing operations during planning, discovery, design, governance, accept, and verify phases.
  • Mode Transition Handling: Clears read-only constraints when transitioning to implement or learn phases, and re-enables them when transitioning back to planning phases.
  • Use Case: Ensures that an AI assistant meticulously plans and reviews a feature before making any code changes, preventing premature or unvetted modifications.

Quick Start

Use the system-reminder skill to check the current workflow phase and determine if read-only mode is active.

Frequently Asked Questions about system-reminder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce read-only mode for an AI agent during planning phases?

To enforce read-only mode for an AI agent during planning phases, this Skill restricts file edits and state-changing shell commands based on the active workflow phase. It prevents accidental modifications during planning, design, and review stages by querying a dashboard state endpoint to determine current access constraints.

Can I automatically toggle AI file edit permissions based on the workflow phase?

Yes, you can automatically toggle AI file edit permissions based on the workflow phase. This Skill handles mode transitions by clearing read-only constraints when entering implement or learn phases, and automatically re-enabling them when transitioning back to planning, discovery, or verification stages.

What workflow phases should restrict AI state-changing commands?

Workflow phases that should restrict AI state-changing commands include planning, discovery, design, governance, accept, and verify. During these stages, read-only constraints are enforced to ensure the AI meticulously plans and reviews features before making any code changes.

Does the read-only AI constraint require external API calls to function?

Yes, the read-only AI constraint requires API calls to a dashboard state endpoint to function. The Skill queries this endpoint to determine the active workflow phase and dynamically applies or removes operational constraints on file edits and shell commands based on the returned state.

Why prevent AI code modifications during the planning and review stages?

Preventing AI code modifications during planning and review stages ensures adherence to structured development workflows. By blocking premature or unvetted changes, the AI is forced to thoroughly plan and review a feature first, preventing accidental modifications before implementation begins.

When should I not use automated phase-based access control for AI?

You should not use automated phase-based access control for AI if your development workflow lacks distinct planning, implementation, and review stages. The system relies on querying a dashboard state endpoint to transition modes, making it unsuitable for environments without defined workflow phases.