dev.loop

Convert user goals into structured development loops with planning, execution, and verification.

21|Updated Jan 3, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #planning #documentation #verification #execution #ci #devloop

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npx skills add https://github.com/kevinslin/skills --skill dev-loop-kevinslin

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Skill: dev.loop
Source: https://github.com/kevinslin/skills/tree/main/active/dev.loop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kevinslin/skills --skill dev-loop-kevinslin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dev.shortcuts, dev.research.

What problem does it solve?

Drive development tasks end-to-end by transforming a user goal into a structured dev-loop workflow that covers planning, context gathering, execution, verification, and documentation updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

End-to-end dev loop orchestration that coordinates planning, context gathering, execution, and verification.
Trigger and re-run individual phases (Plan, Gather Context, Execute, Polish, Verify) as needed.
Progress tracking and CI verification, with automated commit of phase results and optional flow overrides.

Quick Start

Tell me a goal or provide an existing design spec to initiate a dev.loop execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about dev.loop

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate end-to-end development tasks from planning to CI verification?▼

You can automate end-to-end development tasks by initiating a dev loop that converts your goal into structured phases for planning, context gathering, execution, and verification. It commits changes after each phase and maintains progress artifacts.

Can I re-run individual phases like planning or execution if a software task fails?▼

Yes, you can trigger and re-run individual phases including Plan, Gather Context, Execute, Polish, and Verify. Optional phase overrides allow selective re-execution without restarting the entire development workflow.

What is a structured dev loop and how does it manage software project workflows?▼

A structured dev loop orchestrates software project workflows by sequentially coordinating planning, context gathering, execution, and verification. It maintains progress tracking under a dedicated directory and supports automated commits after each phase.

Does this development workflow support test-driven development and CI delegation?▼

Yes, the development workflow supports red/green TDD practices and allows delegating CI verification to worker subagents. It also performs critical code reviews via subagents during the verification phase.

Do I need a target repository to run automated development loops?▼

Yes, target repositories are required to run automated development loops, as the workflow operates inside a repo to gather context, execute changes, verify via CI, and commit phase results automatically.

How do I handle progress tracking when automating software engineering tasks?▼

Progress tracking is handled automatically by maintaining progress artifacts under the ROOT_DIR/.agents/progress directory. The workflow commits changes after each completed phase to preserve the current state.