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agent-warm-up

Instructs agents to present plans and await approval before implementation.

36|5|Updated Feb 27, 2026

Search Tags:#agent #workflow control #plan approval #implementation gate #birdhouse #warm up #chat-only

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/Birdhouse-Labs/birdhouse --skill agent-warm-up-birdhouse-labs

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-warm-up
Source: https://github.com/Birdhouse-Labs/birdhouse/tree/main/.agents/skills/internal/agents/agent-warm-up
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Birdhouse-Labs/birdhouse --skill agent-warm-up-birdhouse-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Agents often jump straight into implementation without confirming their approach, leading to wasted work and misaligned results. This Skill forces agents to present a plan first and wait for explicit approval before starting any work. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Plan-First Workflow: Requires the agent to outline its intended approach before writing any code or making changes. - Approval Gate: Blocks implementation until the user explicitly approves the presented plan. - Chat-Only Communication: Restricts the agent to replying in chat without creating documentation files. - Use Case: Before letting an agent refactor a module, activate this Skill so it first describes its refactoring plan, letting you correct course before any code changes happen. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to warm up and present its plan for the task before starting any implementation work.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-warm-up

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I make an AI agent wait for approval before coding?▼

Activate the agent-warm-up skill before assigning the task. The agent will present its plan in chat and pause until you explicitly approve it, preventing premature implementation.

How to warm up an agent in Birdhouse before starting work?▼

Invoke the agent-warm-up skill at the start of the session. The agent will outline its intended approach in chat and hold off on all implementation until you confirm the plan.

Does agent warm up create any documentation files?▼

No. The skill explicitly instructs the agent not to write any documentation files and to reply only in chat, keeping the interaction limited to plan presentation and approval.

When should I not use a plan-approval warm up step?▼

Skip it for trivial, low-risk tasks where plan review adds overhead without value, or in fully autonomous YOLO-style runs where you intentionally want agents to proceed without confirmation gates.