Agent Plugin
OpenClaw Lobster
Runs typed, JSON-first workflows with resumable approvals as an optional OpenClaw agent tool.
What is OpenClaw Lobster?
Lobster integrates the standalone Lobster workflow runtime with OpenClaw without changing the host core. An agent can run typed pipelines, pause for approval, resume work, and optionally call allowlisted OpenClaw tools through the gateway bridge. Because workflows may trigger side effects, the plugin registers its tool as optional and expects operators to enable it with an explicit, narrow policy.
Key capabilities
Typed pipelines
Uses strict JSON envelopes rather than parsing unstructured shell output.
Resumable approvals
Supports workflows that pause at a review boundary and continue later.
Policy-gated bridge
Can invoke other OpenClaw tools only when gateway auth and tool policy permit them.
Use cases
Reviewed automation
Pause a multi-step workflow before a sensitive or irreversible action.
Long-running operations
Resume structured work without reconstructing every completed step.
Cross-tool pipeline
Combine allowlisted GitHub, messaging, and workspace tools in one workflow.
Included components
Commands
Lobster Tool
Exposes typed workflows, approvals, and resume operations to an allowed agent.
Installation scope
- OpenClaw 2026.4.25 or newer
- The lobster tool enabled in a non-empty agent allowlist
- Gateway authentication for workflows that call back into OpenClaw