ritual-meta-circuit-breaker

Detect agent trajectory divergence and trigger circuit-breaker actions.

62|56|Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ritual-foundation/ritual-dapp-skills --skill ritual-meta-circuit-breaker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ritual-meta-circuit-breaker
Source: https://github.com/ritual-foundation/ritual-dapp-skills/tree/main/skills/ritual-meta-circuit-breaker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ritual-foundation/ritual-dapp-skills --skill ritual-meta-circuit-breaker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps AI agents avoid wasting budget by detecting when the trajectory diverges from the user's goal and stopping unproductive exploration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Weighted progress markers quantify direction of progress against the goal.
  • Stall detection thresholds terminate stalled high-cost exploration before budget runs out.
  • Divergence heuristics trigger immediate circuit-breaker actions in misaligned workflows.

Quick Start

Enable the circuit breaker during agent execution to automatically halt when progress stalls or divergence is detected.

Frequently Asked Questions about ritual-meta-circuit-breaker

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

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How do I stop an AI agent from wasting budget on unproductive exploration?▼

To stop an AI agent from wasting budget, you can enable a circuit-breaker that monitors execution trajectories and immediately halts unproductive exploration when divergence or stalls are detected.

What is agent trajectory divergence detection and how does it work?▼

Agent trajectory divergence detection uses weighted progress markers and heuristics to quantify an agent's direction against the user's goal. It triggers an immediate circuit-breaker when the workflow misaligns during planning cycles.

How do I detect stalled progress in an autonomous agent before my budget runs out?▼

You can detect stalled progress by applying stall detection thresholds during agent execution. These thresholds terminate high-cost, stalled exploration automatically to protect remaining budget.

Can I apply a circuit-breaker during agent execution across multiple planning cycles?▼

Yes, you can enable the circuit-breaker to actively monitor progress and divergence across planning cycles and deployments, ensuring continuous budget protection throughout the agent's execution lifecycle.

When should I not use an automated circuit-breaker for agent safety?▼

You should avoid using an automated circuit-breaker if your agent's workflow requires open-ended exploration without strict budget constraints, as divergence heuristics will forcefully terminate stalled but potentially recoverable searches.

Does the ritual-meta-circuit-breaker skill require any dependencies to monitor agent progress?▼

No, the ritual-meta-circuit-breaker requires zero dependencies. It directly applies weighted progress markers and divergence heuristics to trigger circuit-breaker actions without external modules.