skill-iterative-loop

You can automate multi-step tasks by defining a loop goal, max iterations, per-iteration actions, and success criteria. The loop executes, evaluates progress, and applies safety checks to decide whether to continue or exit, ensuring bounded and predictable workflow automation.

Iterative loop execution is a structured method to run repeatable workflows by cycling through defined actions with explicit exit conditions. It measures progress against success criteria and applies guardrails like iteration limits and stall detection to ensure predictable results.

Start by defining a loop goal and a maximum number of iterations. Outline specific per-iteration actions and success criteria, then execute the loop. It will run until the goal is achieved or the iteration limit is reached, reporting progress after each cycle.

Yes, iterative loops are suitable for testing and incremental improvements where repeated passes yield better results. You define the per-iteration actions and success criteria, and the loop applies safety checks and progress reporting to manage the refinement workflow.

Stall detection monitors progress during each iteration against defined success criteria. If the loop detects that progress has stalled or goals are not being met, it triggers an exit strategy to prevent endless cycles and ensure the workflow remains bounded.

The primary limitation is that the loop stops when it reaches the max iteration boundary, even if success criteria are not fully met. Users must define realistic per-iteration actions and success criteria to ensure the exit strategy activates appropriately before hitting the limit.