pi-stuck-helper
Detect when problem-solving degrades into unproductive loops, over-reflection, or runaway self-criticism, then stop and escalate to the user for help.
Package details
Install pi-stuck-helper from npm and Pi will load the resources declared by the package manifest.
$ pi install npm:pi-stuck-helper- Package
pi-stuck-helper- Version
1.0.0- Published
- May 29, 2026
- Downloads
- not available
- Author
- bailianfa
- License
- MIT
- Types
- skill
- Size
- 13.3 KB
- Dependencies
- 0 dependencies · 0 peers
Pi manifest JSON
{
"skills": [
"./skills"
]
}Security note
Pi packages can execute code and influence agent behavior. Review the source before installing third-party packages.
README
pi-stuck-helper
A Pi skill that detects when AI problem-solving degrades into unproductive loops, over-reflection, or runaway self-criticism — and escalates to the user for help.
Why
AI agents can get stuck in thought loops:
- Trying the same approach repeatedly without progress
- Endless self-reflection that goes nowhere
- Overcomplicating simple problems
- Hypotheses that keep changing without resolution
pi-stuck-helper gives the agent a "safety valve": recognize the dysfunction, stop, and ask the user for guidance.
Installation
pi install npm:pi-stuck-helper
Or add to your project settings (.pi/settings.json):
{
"packages": ["npm:pi-stuck-helper"]
}
How It Works
The skill defines 4 categories of dysfunction signals:
| Signal | Description |
|---|---|
| Loop | Same approach used 3+ times, oscillating between options |
| Bloat | Multiple self-corrections in one response, overcomplicating |
| Stall | No progress after 5+ turns, same error persists |
| Historical | Pattern resembles a previous runaway the user stopped |
When any signal triggers, the agent:
- Stops the current approach immediately
- Reports to the user with a structured template (difficulty, attempts, blocker, help needed)
- Waits for user direction before continuing
Languages
- Chinese (default):
SKILL.md - English:
references/SKILL_EN.md
License
MIT