update-stop-gate

Add a generalized stop-gate rule and synchronize it across autonomy rules and classifier prompt.

4|Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/npow/claude-skills --skill update-stop-gate
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: update-stop-gate
Source: https://github.com/npow/claude-skills/tree/main/update-stop-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/npow/claude-skills --skill update-stop-gate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents autonomy rules from drifting out of sync with the classifier that detects stalled or unsafe agent behavior, ensuring new stop-gate rules are generalized, consistently implemented, and syntax-validated.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rule Generalization: Converts a specific bad-behavior incident into a reusable behavior class with concrete manifestations and a narrow legitimate exception.
  • Synchronized Updates: Updates both the human-readable autonomy rules and the classifier prompt with matching guidance and mechanically evaluable checks.
  • Safety and Validation: Scrubs proprietary language, preserves OSS-safe wording, verifies classifier structure, and compile-checks the Python hook after changes.
  • Use Case: When an agent repeatedly masks symptoms instead of fixing root causes, use this Skill to add a generalized stop-gate rule and corresponding classifier check.

Quick Start

Ask the update-stop-gate skill to add a stop-gate rule for the described agent behavior and verify both synchronized files.

Frequently Asked Questions about update-stop-gate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I keep autonomy rules and classifier prompts in sync for autonomous agents?

To keep autonomy rules and classifier prompts in sync, update both the human-readable rules and the mechanically evaluable Python classifier checks together. This prevents drift when adding new intervention triggers for unsafe agent behavior.

What is a stop-gate rule for recurring autonomous agent behavior?

A stop-gate rule is a generalized intervention condition that converts a specific bad-behavior incident into a reusable behavior class. It detects stalled workflows or inadequate fixes and triggers an intervention, while allowing narrow legitimate exceptions.

How do I add a stall detection rule without breaking Python syntax validation?

To add stall detection rules safely, update the Python classifier check and run a compile-check after changes. Ensure the updated hook passes Python syntax validation and preserves OSS-safe language by scrubbing proprietary wording.

Why does my agent repeatedly mask symptoms instead of fixing root causes?

When an agent repeatedly masks symptoms instead of fixing root causes, it indicates a missing stop-gate rule. You need to add a generalized behavior class and corresponding classifier check to trigger an intervention for this specific pattern.

Can I use a single update to fix both the autonomy rules and the classifier prompt?

Yes, you can fix both the autonomy rules and the classifier prompt with a single synchronized update. This approach applies matching guidance to the human-readable rules and mechanically evaluable checks to the Python hook simultaneously.