persistence

Automates persistent task completion with retries, self-verification, and alternative approaches.

15|3|Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/richardcb/oh-my-gemini --skill persistence
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: persistence
Source: https://github.com/richardcb/oh-my-gemini/tree/main/skills/persistence
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/richardcb/oh-my-gemini --skill persistence

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures tasks are completed with unwavering tenacity, employing automatic retries, self-verification, and exploration of alternative solutions to overcome any obstacles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Persistent Task Execution: Continues working on a task until it is definitively completed or proven impossible.
  • Automatic Retry Logic: If an approach fails, it analyzes the failure and attempts alternative methods.
  • Verification Protocol: Implements checks for code compilation, test passing, and file integrity after significant actions.
  • Use Case: When debugging a complex issue that requires multiple attempts and verification steps, this skill ensures the AI doesn't give up after the first failed attempt, but systematically tries different solutions.

Quick Start

Use the persistence skill to fix all the TypeScript errors in this project.

Frequently Asked Questions about persistence

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

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How do I make an AI agent keep retrying a task until it succeeds?

To make an AI agent retry a task until it succeeds, use a persistence skill that enforces automatic retries, analyzes failures, and explores alternative approaches to overcome obstacles systematically.

What is self-verification in persistent task execution?

Self-verification in persistent task execution is a protocol that checks code compilation, test passing, and file integrity after significant actions to ensure progress before an AI agent continues iterating.

How do I debug complex issues systematically when the first solution fails?

To debug complex issues systematically after a first attempt fails, employ a workflow that analyzes the failure and automatically attempts alternative methods, ensuring the agent does not give up prematurely.

Can I use automatic retry logic to fix all TypeScript errors in a project?

Yes, you can use automatic retry logic to fix all TypeScript errors in a project by setting a clear goal and letting the AI agent work iteratively, verifying code compilation until completion.

When should I avoid using a never-give-up workflow for AI tasks?

You should avoid using a never-give-up workflow for AI tasks when the objective is definitively impossible to achieve or when you need to manually interrupt the process to halt the persistent execution loop.