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human-checkpoint

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Record a human sign-off at a declared checkpoint (tick `Approve C*` in `DECISIONS.md`) so the pipeline can resume. **Trigger**: approve checkpoint, human approval, sign off, HITL, Approve C2, 审批, 签字, 人类检查点. **Use when**: A unit has `owner=HUMAN` and is BLOCKED waiting for a checkbox in `DECISIONS.md`. **Skip if**: The approval is already recorded (the checkbox is ticked). **Network**: none. **Guardrail**: Do not modify any content artifacts; only update `DECISIONS.md` (and optionally append a short sign-off note).

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Human Checkpoint (HITL sign-off)

Goal: make human approvals explicit and auditable, so downstream units can safely proceed.

This skill is intentionally simple: it standardizes how a human signs off in DECISIONS.md.

Inputs

Required:

  • DECISIONS.md

Optional:

  • UNITS.csv (to confirm which checkpoint is currently blocked, e.g., C1/C2)
  • STATUS.md (to confirm the current checkpoint)

Outputs

  • DECISIONS.md (updated checkbox + short sign-off note)

Procedure

  1. Identify the blocked checkpoint

    • Check the runner message (or STATUS.md), or inspect UNITS.csv for the first owner=HUMAN unit that is BLOCKED.

  2. Open DECISIONS.md and find the approvals checklist

    • Look for a line like: - [ ] Approve C2 ...

  3. Review the artifacts required by that checkpoint

    • The pipeline doc (pipelines/*.pipeline.md) usually lists what to review (e.g., protocol, outline, module plan).
    • If the checkpoint block is missing, add a short checklist into DECISIONS.md (what you reviewed).

  4. Approve

    • Tick the checkbox: - [x] Approve C*
    • Append a short note under the checkpoint block (recommended):
      • Date
      • Artifacts reviewed
      • What you approved + constraints (if any)
      • Signed by

Acceptance

  • The correct Approve C* checkbox in DECISIONS.md is ticked ([x]).
  • Any added sign-off note does not silently expand scope or contradict the run goal.

Troubleshooting

The approvals checklist is missing in DECISIONS.md

Fix:

  • Run pipeline-router for the relevant checkpoint block, or add a minimal block manually:
## Approvals (check to unblock)
- [ ] Approve C2