Substrate recognition component of a SCF-like E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase complex that promotes target-directed microRNA degradation (TDMD), a process that mediates degradation of microRNAs (miRNAs). The SCF-like E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase complex acts by catalyzing ubiquitination and subsequent degradation of AGO proteins (AGO1, AGO2, AGO3 and/or AGO4), thereby exposing miRNAs for degradation. Specifically recognizes and binds AGO proteins when they are engaged with a TDMD target. May also act as a regulator of axon guidance: specifically recognizes misfolded ROBO3 and promotes its ubiquitination and subsequent degradation. Protein modification; protein ubiquitination. Component of the SCF-like E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase complex which contains CUL3, RBX1, ELOB, ELOC and ZSWIM8. Belongs to the ZSWIM8 family.