agent-self-recovery
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?
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