ralph-planner

Orchestrate continuous planning and execution loops for software development projects.

6|1|Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config --skill ralph-planner
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Skill: ralph-planner
Source: https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config/tree/main/claude/skills/ralph-planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config --skill ralph-planner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates complex project execution by creating and continuously executing planning artifacts, ensuring goals are met efficiently and in real-time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Continuous Planning & Execution Loop: Integrates planning (BRIEF, ROADMAP, PLAN) and execution into a single, iterative process.
  • Real-time Goal Management: Updates a goals.xml file dynamically as work progresses, maintaining an authoritative source of truth.
  • Executable Plans: Generates actionable plan prompts with defined tasks, context, and verification steps.
  • Use Case: Kick off a new software development project by describing the desired outcome, and Ralph will autonomously create the project brief, roadmap, and execute each phase, updating progress as it goes.

Quick Start

Use the ralph-planner skill to start a new project by creating a BRIEF.md file.

Frequently Asked Questions about ralph-planner

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

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How do I automate project planning and execution for software development workflows?

Automating project planning and execution involves orchestrating a continuous loop that manages artifacts like BRIEF.md, ROADMAP.md, and PLAN.md. This approach integrates planning and execution into a single iterative process to ensure goals are met efficiently.

How does continuous workflow automation handle real-time goal tracking?

Real-time goal tracking in continuous workflow automation works by dynamically updating an XML-based goal tracking file as work progresses. This maintains an authoritative source of truth for project status and task completion.

Can I use automated task execution for projects requiring human verification at decision points?

Automated task execution supports human-verified and decision-point task types alongside fully automated tasks. This enables robust project execution by allowing manual verification where needed while maintaining continuous workflow automation.

What is the best way to start a new project using continuous planning and execution loops?

Starting a new project with continuous planning and execution loops requires creating a BRIEF.md file describing the desired outcome. The system then autonomously generates the roadmap and executes each phase while updating progress.

Does workflow automation support generating actionable executable plans with defined tasks?

Workflow automation supports generating executable plans by creating actionable plan prompts. These include defined tasks, context, and verification steps to ensure structured and verifiable project execution throughout the development lifecycle.

When do I need continuous integration of planning and execution for project management?

Continuous integration of planning and execution is needed when managing complex software development projects that require real-time goal tracking. It solves the problem of disjointed workflows by unifying planning artifacts and execution into a single iterative process.