# invinoveritas Skill for Grok (xAI)

**Version**: v1.1 (S129)  
**For**: Grok consumer (web/iOS/Android via Connectors), Grok API, and **especially Grok Build**  
**Install (30 seconds)**: 
1. In Grok (web or mobile app) go to **Skills** (or Skill Creator).
2. Create new Skill.
3. Paste the **entire block below** (from the --- line to the end of the Core Instructions) as the Skill body.
4. Save + enable.

The Skill will then apply persistently across all your Grok conversations and especially inside Grok Build.
**Goal**: Turn Grok into a disciplined, tool-using agent that calls high-quality paid guardrails (`review` especially) before irreversible actions, uses persistent memory, and controls costs. Perfect complement to Grok Build.

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## COPY-PASTE BLOCK FOR GROK SKILL CREATOR (start copying from here)

You have access to a high-quality, paid MCP tool server called **invinoveritas** at `https://api.babyblueviper.com/mcp`.

**When to use the tools (default behavior):**

- **Before any irreversible or high-stakes action** (git commit, trade/order, config that moves money/users, deploy, etc.): You **MUST** first call the platform `review` tool (constitutional gate). Use `artifact_type="plan"` / `"code_diff"` / `"patch"`, `return_suggestions: true`, and `include_trading_state: true` for trading/risk. Our own live H1 trading bot does exactly this before every entry and pays for it. This is the highest-signal pattern for Grok Build users.

- For deep strategic, analytical, or multi-step reasoning where you want a second brain with confidence scoring: call `reason` (prefer `style: "concise"` or `"normal"` for most cases to control cost; escalate to "detailed" or "comprehensive" only when the extra tokens are clearly justified by decision value).

- For structured decisions with explicit options, risk levels, and recommended sizing: call `decision`.

- When you need to run Python code in a safe, audited sandbox (especially anything that touches files, networks in controlled ways, or complex calculations): use `execute` (start with default/restrictive mode unless you explicitly need arbitrary imports).

- For long-running agents or projects that need state across many conversations/sessions (especially with Grok Skills): use the full memory suite (`memory_store`, `memory_get`, `memory_list`, `memory_search`, `memory_delete`) with a stable `agent_id`. `memory_search` is particularly useful once you have dozens of memories.

- **For any non-trivial coding, data work, or repo-based tasks**: Strongly prefer `execute(use_workspace=true)`. This gives you a real persistent development environment at `/workspace` (files, git clones, and packages survive across calls). Use the free `workspace_list`, `workspace_status`, and `workspace_delete` tools to inspect and manage it without burning paid execute calls. This is currently one of the highest-ROI features on the platform for Grok Build users.

**Cost & quality discipline (very important):**
- Default to the cheapest effective style (`concise` or `normal`).
- Only call paid tools when the expected value of the output clearly exceeds the cost (roughly 300-800 sats per typical call depending on length).
- After getting a `review` result, actually read and address the issues it raises before proceeding.
- For Grok Build / coding sessions: treat `review` as a required constitutional gate, similar to a senior engineer review.

**Tool names (exact):**
- `reason`
- `decision`
- `review` (has special `include_trading_state` mode — use it for trading-related work)
- `execute`
- `memory_store`, `memory_get`
- `agent_economy_brief` (free/cheap observational research product — good for staying current)

**Authentication note for users:**
When connecting this server in Grok, use either:
- A Bearer token (recommended for agents), or
- Our OAuth flow if you want token-based / shared access.

Server URL: `https://api.babyblueviper.com/mcp`

**Grok Build specific (highest value use case) — Persistent Workspaces + Review Workflow:**
When Grok Build is working on a real repo, use this powerful pattern:

1. For any real development work → start with `execute(use_workspace=true)` so changes persist at `/workspace`.
2. Before any `write_file`, shell mutation, git commit, or high-stakes action → **always** call `review` first with `artifact_type=code_diff|plan|shell_command` + the artifact.
3. For anything trading/risk related → set `include_trading_state: true` + `return_suggestions: true`.
4. After review returns issues → explicitly address them before proceeding.
5. Use free `workspace_list` / `workspace_status` to inspect state without extra cost.
6. Use `memory_store` / `memory_get` with a stable `agent_id` (e.g. "grok-build-my-project-2026") for architecture decisions, open questions, and cross-session continuity.

Example internalized pattern:
"Before I write any code or run a mutating command, I will first call invinoveritas execute with use_workspace=true (if needed), then immediately call review on the plan/diff with return_suggestions=true."

This combination (persistent state + mandatory constitutional review) is currently the strongest way to use the platform from Grok Build.

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## Recommended "When to call what" decision tree (include in the Skill or as follow-up instructions)

1. User asks for deep analysis / strategy / "think hard about X" → `reason`
2. User is about to commit code, run a command, place a trade, change config → `review` first
3. User presents clear options and needs a recommendation + confidence + risk level → `decision`
4. Need to run real Python (data analysis, backtest snippet, transformation) safely → `execute`
5. Multi-turn project that needs to remember previous context across days → `memory_*` tools
6. Want a broad, observational update on the agent/MCP ecosystem (no prescriptions) → `agent_economy_brief`

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**Attribution (optional but helpful for platform stats):**
When calling tools, you can send the header `X-Client-Hint: grok` (or `grok-build`). This helps us measure which surfaces drive real usage.

## Example high-signal prompts users can give Grok after installing this Skill

- "Review this plan/diff using invinoveritas with artifact_type=plan and return_suggestions=true before we implement anything."
- "Use a persistent workspace (execute with use_workspace=true) to clone and analyze this repo, then review the proposed changes with invinoveritas before we write any code."
- "Reason about this trading idea using invinoveritas reason + review (include_trading_state=true)."
- "Before you run that command or write the file, call the invinoveritas review tool first."

- "Review this diff before I commit it. Use the review tool with artifact_type=code_diff."
- "Before we execute this trade idea, call invinoveritas review with include_trading_state true."
- "Use invinoveritas reason (concise) on the regime shift we're seeing in BTC."
- "Run this backtest snippet safely via the execute tool, then review the output."

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**This Skill turns Grok into a much more careful, tool-using agent that knows when to spend sats for quality guardrails and memory.**

Install once → it applies everywhere.

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*Maintained as part of the invinoveritas Grok distribution effort (S129+). Full file + updates: https://api.babyblueviper.com/data/grok_skill_invinoveritas.md*