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.