forge-loop

Coordinates autonomous development loops in Claude Code to process issues end-to-end.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rnwolfe/engram --skill forge-loop
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: forge-loop
Source: https://github.com/rnwolfe/engram/tree/main/.claude/skills/forge-loop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rnwolfe/engram --skill forge-loop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates long-running, end-to-end automation of issue work from backlog to merged PR within Claude Code, reducing manual orchestration and context switching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end orchestration of issue implementation, review, CI wait, and merge in a single loop.
  • State management across long-running tasks with restart and resilience.
  • Use case: run a backlog of issues through the forge pipeline until a stop condition is reached.

Quick Start

Invoke the forge-loop to autonomously process a backlog of issues until a stop condition is reached.

Frequently Asked Questions about forge-loop

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

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How do I automate issue processing from backlog to merged PR in Claude Code?

You can automate end-to-end issue processing by running a long-running development loop that executes sub-agents for implementation, review, CI, and merge, stopping when a defined condition is met.

What is autonomous development loop orchestration for CI-CD workflows?

Autonomous development loop orchestration coordinates long-running CI-CD tasks by cycling through backlog issues and delegating implementation, review, and merge steps to sub-agents within Claude Code.

Can I resume a long-running workflow if my Claude Code session restarts?

Long-running workflows support state management with restart and resilience, allowing the orchestration loop to recover and continue processing backlog items after an interruption.

Does forge-loop work with YAML frontmatter and custom scripts?

Forge-loop satisfies YAML frontmatter usage in SKILL.md and supports optional resources under scripts/, references/, and assets/ to handle deterministic tasks during the orchestration loop.

What are the limitations of fully autonomous issue orchestration?

Autonomous issue orchestration requires predefined stop conditions to prevent infinite loops and relies on sub-agents successfully completing implementation, review, CI, and merge steps without manual intervention.