request-approval

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Use Preloop's request_approval tool to get human approval before risky operations like deletions, production changes, or external modifications

from clawhub.ai·v1.0·29.7 KB·0 installs
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$ vett add clawhub.ai/yconst/request-approval

Request Approval Skill

This skill teaches AI agents to use Preloop's request_approval MCP tool for safe operation with human oversight.

Structure

request-approval/
├── SKILL.md                    # Main skill file (agents load this first)
├── README.md                   # This file
└── references/
    ├── SETUP.md               # Configuration and MCP server setup
    ├── EXAMPLES.md            # Detailed examples and workflows
    └── TROUBLESHOOTING.md     # Common errors and solutions

Progressive Disclosure

This skill follows the progressive disclosure pattern:

  1. SKILL.md (~150 lines): Core instructions loaded when skill is activated

    • When to request approval
    • How to use the tool
    • Quick example
    • Decision framework

  2. references/ (loaded on-demand): Detailed documentation

    • SETUP.md: Configuration instructions
    • EXAMPLES.md: 8+ detailed examples
    • TROUBLESHOOTING.md: Error resolution

Agents load SKILL.md initially, then reference additional files only when needed.

Installation

For Users

Copy this directory to your agent's skills folder:

Claude Desktop / Claude Code:

cp -r request-approval ~/.claude/skills/

Cline:

cp -r request-approval ~/.cline/skills/

Other agents: Check your agent's documentation for the skills directory location.

For Distribution

This skill can be:

  • Bundled with Preloop installations
  • Distributed via package managers
  • Shared as a git repository
  • Included in agent presets

Configuration

Before using this skill:

  1. Configure Preloop as an MCP server (see references/SETUP.md)
  2. Create an approval policy in Preloop
  3. Set the policy as default
  4. Restart your agent

Usage

Once installed and configured, agents will automatically:

  • Identify risky operations that need approval
  • Call the request_approval tool before executing
  • Wait for human approval/denial
  • Proceed only if approved

Validation

This skill follows the Agent Skills specification.

Validate with:

npm install -g @agentskills/cli
agentskills validate request-approval/

License

See the main Preloop repository for license information.

Support