Agent Self Recovery

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ArchieIndian

agent-self-recovery

Detects when the agent is stuck in a loop and escapes systematically. Use when you notice repeated failures or loss of direction.

Overview

Publisher	ArchieIndian
Repository	`openclaw-superpowers`
Skill name	`agent-self-recovery`
Stars	74
Forks	14
Bundled files	1
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
1 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by ArchieIndian on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Agent Self Recovery AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/ArchieIndian/openclaw-superpowers/tree/main/skills/openclaw-native/agent-self-recovery
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/ArchieIndian/openclaw-superpowers/tree/main/skills/openclaw-native/agent-self-recovery

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ArchieIndian/openclaw-superpowers.git /tmp/openclaw-superpowers
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/openclaw-superpowers/skills/openclaw-native/agent-self-recovery .claude/skills/agent-self-recovery

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Agent Self Recovery in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Agent Self Recovery on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Agent Self Recovery is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Agent Self-Recovery

State file: ~/.openclaw/skill-state/agent-self-recovery/state.yaml

Signs You're Stuck

Tried the same approach 3+ times with the same result
Making changes that feel random rather than targeted
Lost track of the original goal
Taking longer than expected on a 'simple' step

Recovery Protocol

Step 1: Stop

Stop making changes. No more quick tries.

Step 2: Write State

Write to the state file:

what_trying: what were you trying to do?
what_tried: append this latest approach to the list
loop_type: name the pattern (see Step 3)
attempts: increment by 1
status: recovering
started_at: current timestamp (first time only)

Step 3: Name the Loop

Pick the loop_type:

same-fix-variations — trying the same fix with minor changes
cascading-dependencies — each fix reveals a new dependency
unclear-error — unclear what the actual error is
lost-goal — lost track of original requirement

Step 4: Break the Loop

If loop_type: unclear-error → use systematic-debugging first. If loop_type: lost-goal → re-read the original requirement. If genuinely blocked → document clearly, ask the user. Update state status: escalated. If context too large → use context-window-management. If truly lost → use task-handoff, ask user to redirect. Update state status: escalated.

Step 5: Resume with a New Approach

Choose a genuinely different approach. Update state last_approach, append to what_tried. On success: update state status: recovered.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

STATE_SCHEMA.yaml1 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Agent Self Recovery AI skill do?

Detects when the agent is stuck in a loop and escapes systematically. Use when you notice repeated failures or loss of direction.

Why use Agent Self Recovery on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Agent Self Recovery is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Agent Self Recovery in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/ArchieIndian/openclaw-superpowers/tree/main/skills/openclaw-native/agent-self-recovery. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Agent Self Recovery?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Agent Self Recovery?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Agent Self Recovery with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Agent Self Recovery AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by ArchieIndian. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Agent Self-Recovery

Signs You're Stuck

Recovery Protocol

Step 1: Stop

Step 2: Write State

Step 3: Name the Loop

Step 4: Break the Loop

Step 5: Resume with a New Approach

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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