# Circuit Breaker

> Mandatory systemic pause when cumulative red flags exceed threshold. Forces disengagement across Trading, Spending, Relationships, Work, and Energy domains.

- Skill: `winstonkoh87/circuit-breaker` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add winstonkoh87/circuit-breaker`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/winstonkoh87/circuit-breaker/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: winstonkoh87 (https://skillmd.com/u/winstonkoh87)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/winstonkoh87/circuit-breaker

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# Circuit Breaker (Systemic Pause)

When cumulative damage exceeds threshold, the system forces a pause — regardless of the operator's desire to continue. Individual red flags are survivable; cumulative damage is not.

## Triggers

"losing streak", "can't stop", "one more try", "sunk cost", "drawdown", "burned out", "3 in a row", "keep going"

## Core Mechanics

1. Track cumulative red flags per domain.
2. Trigger forced protocol when threshold is reached.
3. Execute: STOP → PAUSE (24h min) → AAR → DIAGNOSE → VERDICT.

## Threshold Table

| Domain | Red Flag Unit | Trigger |
|--------|--------------|---------|
| Trading | 1R loss | 5R cumulative |
| Spending | Budget breach | 3 in one month |
| Relationships | Unreciprocated bid | 3 consecutive |
| Work | Missed deadline | 2 in one sprint |
| Energy | Sleep debt night | 3 consecutive |

## Post-Breaker Protocol

- Statistical noise → Resume at reduced intensity
- Systemic failure → Major adjustment before resuming
- Edge degradation → Exit domain
- 2 consecutive triggers → Full stop, external review required

## Reference Paths

- `.agent/skills/protocols/safety/48-circuit-breaker-systemic.md`