ralph-loop

Automate greenfield development by turning user intent into testable stories.

Updated Jan 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ilgaribaldi/ralph-loop --skill ralph-loop-ilgaribaldi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ralph-loop
Source: https://github.com/ilgaribaldi/ralph-loop/tree/main/skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ilgaribaldi/ralph-loop --skill ralph-loop-ilgaribaldi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ralph Loop automates the process of turning vague feature ideas into actionable development plans and automated iterations that generate PRDs, implement stories with Claude, and track progress until a PR is created.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Breaks down features into small, testable user stories
  • Generates PRDs and initializes progress tracking
  • Orchestrates Claude-powered implementation loops for greenfield work
  • Provides a repeatable, auditable workflow that ends with a PR

Quick Start

Describe a feature you want to implement and start Ralph Loop to begin the autonomous development cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions about ralph-loop

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

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How do I automate feature implementation from a vague idea to a pull request?

Automated feature implementation turns vague feature ideas into actionable plans by generating PRDs, decomposing requirements into testable stories, and orchestrating implementation loops until all stories pass and a PR is ready.

How do I break down greenfield features into testable user stories for autonomous development?

Breaking down greenfield features uses structured PRD generation to decompose requirements into discrete, incremental, and testable stories with explicit acceptance criteria, typechecking, and testing requirements for automated iteration.

Can I use autonomous development loops for modifying existing production code?

Autonomous development loops apply to greenfield features where requirements can be decomposed into discrete tasks, making them unsuitable for modifying existing production code without clear, isolated requirement boundaries.

What's the best way to track progress during a Claude-powered implementation loop?

Tracking progress during a Claude-powered implementation loop is handled automatically through initialized progress tracking, branch creation, and archival workflows that iterate until all stories pass acceptance criteria.

How does PRD generation work in an automated development workflow?

PRD generation in an automated development workflow transforms user intent into a structured document that initializes progress tracking and drives the creation of incremental, testable stories for the implementation loop.

Do I need to manually write tests when using an autonomous feature loop?

Using an autonomous feature loop does not require manually writing tests upfront, as the workflow applies explicit acceptance criteria, typechecking, and testing requirements to each generated story during the iteration cycle.