Human Checkpoint
This skill simulates a human review process by pausing execution and prompting for confirmation, ensuring critical decisions are validated.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add human-checkpoint npx -- -y @trustedskills/human-checkpoint
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"human-checkpoint": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/human-checkpoint"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The human-checkpoint skill allows an AI agent to pause its current task and request a human review of the progress made so far. This is particularly useful for complex or high-stakes tasks where periodic validation from a human expert is required. The agent can then resume execution based on feedback received.
When to use it
- Complex Reasoning: During multi-step reasoning processes, especially when dealing with ambiguous information.
- Creative Tasks: To solicit feedback on creative outputs like writing or design concepts before proceeding further.
- High-Stakes Decisions: Before making critical decisions that could have significant consequences.
- Long Running Processes: When a task is expected to take a long time, checkpoints can ensure the agent remains aligned with user intent.
Key capabilities
- Pauses current execution flow.
- Requests human review of intermediate results.
- Resumes execution based on feedback.
Example prompts
- "Please pause and ask for a human checkpoint before generating the next draft."
- "Before proceeding with this decision, request a human review to ensure accuracy."
- "Implement a human checkpoint after each iteration of this process."
Tips & gotchas
The effectiveness of this skill depends on clear instructions provided to the AI agent regarding when and how to trigger checkpoints. Ensure that the agent understands the context in which human intervention is most valuable.
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