Lobster

Scope

This page is a placeholder generated from the official source file structure.

What to verify

  • TODO: Add prerequisites and validation checklist.

Outline (from official headings)

  • Hook
  • Why
  • Why a DSL instead of plain programs?
  • How it works
  • Pattern: small CLI + JSON pipes + approvals
  • JSON-only LLM steps (llm-task)
  • Workflow files (.lobster)
  • Install Lobster
  • Enable the tool
  • Example: Email triage
  • Tool parameters
  • run
  • resume
  • Optional inputs
  • Output envelope
  • Approvals
  • OpenProse
  • Safety
  • Troubleshooting
  • Learn more

Further reading

  • Official source file: tools/lobster.md