workflow-reset

Reset corrupted autonomous workflow state to IDLE with soft, hard, or recovery modes.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #devops #error-recovery #state-management #reset

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npx skills add https://github.com/TrevorPLam/agency --skill workflow-reset

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Skill: workflow-reset
Source: https://github.com/TrevorPLam/agency/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/workflow-reset
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TrevorPLam/agency --skill workflow-reset

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clears corrupted autonomous workflow state by returning it to IDLE, enabling safe restart after failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

Manual trigger to reset the workflow using /workflow-reset or /reset
Supports --soft, --hard, and --recovery modes for flexible state handling
Creates a backup before resetting and cleans up approval markers to ensure clean reinitialization

Quick Start

Trigger a manual reset of the autonomous workflow by issuing the reset command and selecting soft to preserve state or hard to reset everything including issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about workflow-reset

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

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How do I reset an autonomous workflow to IDLE after a state corruption?▼

To reset an autonomous workflow to IDLE, you can manually trigger a reset command to clear corrupted state. This enables a safe restart by creating a backup before resetting and cleaning up approval markers.

What is the difference between soft, hard, and recovery workflow reset modes?▼

Soft mode preserves existing state during a workflow reset, while hard mode resets everything including issues. Recovery mode offers flexible state handling to restore an autonomous workflow to IDLE safely.

When should I manually intervene to reset a corrupted DevOps workflow state?▼

You should manually reset a corrupted DevOps workflow state when failures occur and a safe restart is required. Resetting the autonomous workflow to IDLE handles explicit triggers, issue handling, and approval cleanup.

Does the workflow reset process create a backup before clearing state management markers?▼

Yes, the workflow reset process creates a backup before clearing state management markers. This ensures safe reinitialization by preserving previous data while cleaning up approval markers for a clean restart.

What's the best way to recover from automation error-recovery failures and restart safely?▼

The best way to recover from automation error-recovery failures is to trigger a manual reset to return the autonomous workflow to IDLE. This satisfies explicit triggers and performs robust safety checks before restarting.