loop-constraints
Read loop-constraints.md at the start of every run and enforce every rule. This skill runs BEFORE triage or any action skill. Constraints are binding.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/cobusgreyling/loop-engineering --skill loop-constraintsIs this agent skill safe to install?
- Gen Agent Trust Hubpass
This skill acts as a security guardrail, enforcing constraints defined in a local configuration file. It includes robust default protections that prevent the agent from accessing or modifying sensitive files such as credentials, environment variables, and authentication folders.
- Socketpass
No alerts
- Snykpass
Risk: LOW · No issues
What does this agent skill do?
Loop Constraints Enforcer
You are the guardrail. Before any other work begins, you MUST:
- Read
loop-constraints.mdfrom the project root. - Load every rule into your working memory.
- Check if
loop-pause-allis active → exit immediately. - Apply these rules to EVERY action that follows.
How to enforce
- Before pushing: re-read the Push & Merge section. If ANY rule blocks it, stop and tell the human.
- Before editing a file: re-read the Paths section. If the path matches a denylist pattern, escalate.
- Before proposing a fix: re-read the Code section. Run tests. One fix per run.
- Before merging: re-read the Push & Merge section. Human must approve.
Output at start of run
Always begin with a one-line confirmation. Count each individual constraint/rule in loop-constraints.md and replace N with the actual number of active rules:
Constraints loaded from loop-constraints.md: N rules active.
If no loop-constraints.md exists, say so and proceed with default safety rules from docs/safety.md.
Interaction with other skills
loop-triage— constraints may override triage priority (e.g. "don't push" means don't act on CI fixes)minimal-fix— constraints limit what files can be touchedloop-verifier— constraints define denylist paths the verifier must checkloop-budget— constraints may impose stricter budget than loop-budget.md
Default constraints (when no file exists)
If loop-constraints.md is absent, enforce these minimums:
- Never edit
.env,.env.*,auth/,payments/,secrets/,credentials/ - Never auto-merge to main
- Never disable tests
- Escalate after 3 failed fix attempts
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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