# my

> Inspect and adjust the agent's runtime state, including model, context window, iteration limits, token usage, workspace configuration, subagent status, and request routing metadata.

- Skill: `gabrielmoreira/my` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add gabrielmoreira/my`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/gabrielmoreira/my/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML, Agent Building
- Tags: Agent State, Context Window, Max Iterations, Model Preset, Runtime Configuration, Scratchpad, Tool Configuration
- Author: gabrielmoreira (https://skillmd.com/u/gabrielmoreira)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/gabrielmoreira/my

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# Self-Awareness

## How to use

1. **Identify the situation** from the categories below
2. **Call the my tool** with the appropriate action
3. **If set**, warn the user before changing impactful settings (model, iterations)
4. **For detailed examples**, read [references/examples.md](references/examples.md)

## When to check

<rule>
**Diagnose before explaining.** When something doesn't work, check your state first.
</rule>

<rule>
**Check budget before complex tasks.** Know your limits before committing.
</rule>

<rule>
**Recall across turns.** Store preferences in your scratchpad, read them back later.
</rule>

## When to set

<rule>
**Only set when benefit is clear and user is informed.** Warn before changing model.
</rule>

| Situation | Command |
|-----------|---------|
| Check capacity for a large task | `my(action="check", key="context_window_tokens")` |
| Switch model or context capacity | `my(action="set", key="model_preset", value="<preset-name>")` |
| Long multi-step task | `my(action="set", key="max_iterations", value=80)` |

**Tradeoff:** Bias toward stability. Only set when defaults are genuinely insufficient.

## Anti-patterns

<rule>
**Don't check every turn.** Costs a tool call. Use when you need information, not reflexively.
</rule>

<rule>
**Don't store sensitive data.** No API keys, passwords, or tokens in scratchpad.
</rule>

<rule>
**Don't set workspace.** Does not update file tool boundaries — won't work.
</rule>

## Constraints

- `model_preset` is saved for the current session; other modifications are in-memory only
- Direct `model` and `context_window_tokens` writes are rejected during active sessions because they would change the shared instance default. Use a configured `model_preset` instead.
- Protected params have type/range validation: `max_iterations` (1–100), `context_window_tokens` (4096–1M), `model` (non-empty str)
- If `tools.my.allow_set` is false, check only

## Related tools

| Need | Use | Persists? |
|------|-----|-----------|
| Per-session temp state | `my(action="set", key="...", value=...)` | No |
| Long-term facts | Memory skill (`MEMORY.md`, `USER.md`) | Yes |
| Permanent config change | Edit config file | Yes |

**Rule of thumb:** Tomorrow? Memory. This turn only? My.