watch-card

Poll a Kanban card inbox and block cards after six unanswered attempts.

4|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AgileSmagile/smagile-agentic-kanban-blueprint --skill watch-card
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: watch-card
Source: https://github.com/AgileSmagile/smagile-agentic-kanban-blueprint/tree/main/skills/watch-card
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AgileSmagile/smagile-agentic-kanban-blueprint --skill watch-card

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Polls a Kanban card inbox to wait for responses from other agents and automatically blocks the card after a timeout when no reply is received.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Polls inbox every 10 minutes for a reply referencing the card.
  • Auto-blocks the card after 6 unsuccessful attempts and posts a comment for escalation.
  • Useful in multi-agent workflows where asynchronous coordination is required.

Quick Start

Execute watch-card for a specific card_id with your notifier prefix and your prefix to monitor for a reply and auto-block after 60 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions about watch-card

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate polling a Kanban card inbox for asynchronous agent responses?

To automate polling a Kanban card inbox, this Skill implements a 10-minute polling loop that checks for replies from other agents referencing the card. It uses cron-based scheduling to monitor the inbox and track responses for asynchronous multi-agent coordination.

What happens when a Kanban card times out waiting for an agent reply?

When a Kanban card times out waiting for an agent reply, the Skill automatically blocks the card after six unsuccessful polling attempts. It then posts a comment to the card to trigger escalation, ensuring unresponsive agents are flagged for manual review.

Can I use cron-based scheduling to monitor multi-agent workflow cards?

Yes, you can use cron-based scheduling to monitor multi-agent workflow cards. The Skill leverages cron scheduling to execute a 10-minute polling loop, checking the card inbox up to six times for expected replies before timing out and blocking the card.

How do I set up automated escalation for unresponsive agents in a Kanban workflow?

To set up automated escalation for unresponsive agents in a Kanban workflow, execute the Skill with a specific card ID and notifier prefix. It polls the inbox for 60 minutes across six attempts and posts an escalation comment if no reply is detected.

Why does my Kanban card polling loop use a temporary counter file?

Kanban card polling uses a temporary counter file to track the number of polling attempts made. This ensures the Skill accurately counts up to six unsuccessful tries before triggering the 60-minute timeout, automatically blocking the card, and posting an escalation comment.

What is the best way to block a Kanban card after a 60-minute timeout?

The best way to block a Kanban card after a 60-minute timeout is to use automated polling with a predefined attempt limit. This Skill polls every 10 minutes for six attempts, then blocks the card and posts a comment for escalation if no agent responds.