nanobot/nanobot/skills/my/SKILL.md

name, description, always

name	description	always
my	Check and set the agent's own runtime state (model, iterations, context window, token usage, web config). Use when diagnosing why something doesn't work ("why can't you search the web?", "why did you stop?"), checking resource limits before complex tasks, adapting configuration for long or simple tasks, or remembering user preferences across turns. Also use when the user asks what model you are running, how many tokens you've used, or what your settings are.	true

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

When to check

**Diagnose before explaining.** When something doesn't work, check your state first. **Check budget before complex tasks.** Know your limits before committing. **Recall across turns.** Store preferences in your scratchpad, read them back later.

When to set

**Only set when benefit is clear and user is informed.** Warn before changing model.

Situation	Command
Large codebase analysis	my(action="set", key="context_window_tokens", value=131072)
Repetitive simple tasks	my(action="set", key="model", value="<fast-model>")
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

**Don't check every turn.** Costs a tool call. Use when you need information, not reflexively. **Don't store sensitive data.** No API keys, passwords, or tokens in scratchpad. **Don't set workspace.** Does not update file tool boundaries — won't work.

Constraints

• All modifications in-memory only — restart resets everything
• 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.