Blocker Minimum Input

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name: blocker-min-input

description: When blocked, report exact blocker + attempts made + minimum user input needed. Enable fast unblock without back-and-forth.

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# Blocker Minimum Input

When blocked, provide everything needed for fast unblock. No back-and-forth.

Problem

Agents often:

Workflow

1. Blocker Report Format

**Blocker**: Exact error/blocker text
**Attempts Made**: 
- Attempt 1: what + result
- Attempt 2: what + result
**Minimum Unblock Input**: Smallest user action needed
**Fallback Option**: Alternative if user cannot unblock

2. Attempt Requirements

Before reporting blocker:

3. Minimum Input Examples

| Blocker | Minimum Input |

|---------|---------------|

| Missing API key | `Run: openclaw configure --section web` |

| Permission denied | `Grant write access to: D:\folder` OR `Use fallback: C:\workspace\folder` |

| Auth failure | `Check token in: openclaw.json` |

Executable Completion Criteria

| Criteria | Verification |

|----------|-------------|

| Blocker text exact | Quote error message verbatim |

| Attempts listed | At least 2 attempts documented |

| Minimum input specific | Single command or action |

| Fallback provided | Alternative path exists |

Privacy/Safety

Self-Use Trigger

Use when:

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**One report. One input. Unblock fast.**