| name | process-sentinel |
| description | Monitor and terminate running agent processes or exec sessions. Use when an intervention is needed to stop a task or clear stalled runs. |
Process Sentinel
This skill provides mechanisms to list and terminate active background tasks within the OpenClaw environment.
When to use
- When the user issues a "Kill" or "Stop" command for a specific task.
- To clear stalled or long-running background
exec sessions.
- To provide telemetry on active runs for the Mission Control dashboard.
Core Commands
List Active Processes
Use the process tool with action="list" to see all running background sessions.
Kill a Process
Use the process tool with action="kill" and the sessionId retrieved from the list.
Mission Control Integration
The Mission Control dashboard uses these capabilities to provide a physical "Kill Button" for the operator.
Implementation Pattern
- Telemetry: Polling
process.list() to update the dashboard UI.
- Action: Sending a
kill signal via the process tool when the UI button is pressed.
