ito-loop

Automate 'ito ralph' loops with safety checks and bounded restarts.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/withakay/research --skill ito-loop
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Skill: ito-loop
Source: https://github.com/withakay/research/tree/main/.opencode/skills/ito-loop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/withakay/research --skill ito-loop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ito, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the execution of 'ito ralph' loops for changes, modules, or ready work items, ensuring safe operation and automatic restarts upon early exits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Loop Execution: Execute 'ito ralph' loops with safe defaults and bounded restarts.
  • Change and Module Execution: Run loops for specific changes or modules.
  • Ready Work Execution: Continuously loop through ready work items.
  • User-Defined Overrides: Allow users to specify model IDs, max iterations, and timeouts.
  • Guardrails and Context Management: Implements guardrails to prevent unbounded loops and collects context for restarts.

Quick Start

Use the ito-loop skill to run 'ito ralph' for the next ready work item with the default settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about ito-loop

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

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How do I automate continuous integration loops for iterative module changes?

Automate continuous integration loops by executing 'ito ralph' commands with safety checks, bounded restarts, and context management. This skill processes iterative changes or modules automatically, preventing unbounded execution while collecting context for seamless restarts upon early exits.

What are bounded restarts in change management loop execution?

Bounded restarts in change management loop execution automatically resume 'ito ralph' iterations after early exits, using collected context to maintain state. Guardrails prevent unbounded loops by limiting the number of automatic restarts, ensuring safe continuous integration workflows.

Do I need the ito command-line tool to run automated ralph loops?

Yes, you need the ito command-line tool installed, as this skill requires both 'ito ralph' and 'ito util parse-id' commands to execute. The skill acts as an automation wrapper, applying safety guardrails and context management over the base ito functionality.

Can I set custom max iterations and timeouts for module processing loops?

Yes, you can specify user-defined overrides for model IDs, max iterations, and timeouts when running module processing loops. These custom parameters work alongside the built-in guardrails to safely manage continuous integration and deployment tasks without unbounded execution.

What is the best way to continuously process ready work items in a deployment environment?

Continuously process ready work items by configuring the loop to iterate through queued tasks using safe defaults. The execution automatically manages context and applies bounded restarts, making it suitable for continuous integration and deployment environments requiring iterative processing.