What is the 'Ralph Loop' mentioned in this skill?

The Ralph Loop is the inner implementation phase where the AI autonomously works through TDD-based issues—writing tests, implementing code, and refactoring until all planned tasks are closed.

Is this skill suitable for quick bug fixes?

This skill is optimized for significant features and complex implementations. For quick fixes or hotfixes, simpler TDD or direct editing is usually more efficient.

Can I intervene during the development loop?

Yes. The loop includes mandatory human checkpoints after brainstorming, planning, and review phases, ensuring you maintain control over the design and final implementation.

Where is the loop's progress tracked?

The skill maintains state in a local file at `.claude/dev-loop.local.md`, tracking the current phase, iteration count, design documents, and issue status.

How does the 5-agent review system work?

It launches five specialized parallel agents to review code from different perspectives: general code quality, architecture, TypeScript standards, product vision, and TDD compliance.

Development Loop

Name: Development Loop
Author: dot-do

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Productividad y Flujo de Trabajo

Automates the complete software development lifecycle from initial brainstorming and TDD planning through to multi-agent code reviews.

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The Development Loop skill provides an autonomous 'outer loop' workflow for Claude, guiding it through a structured lifecycle of brainstorming, technical planning, TDD implementation, and rigorous 5-agent code reviews. By enforcing human checkpoints and iterative refinement, it ensures high-quality production code for complex features while maintaining a transparent state of progress and task dependencies. It is designed for developers who prioritize quality and architectural integrity in significant feature development.

Características Principales

Integrated TDD (Test-Driven Development) planning and execution
4 GitHub stars
Structured multi-phase workflow from brainstorming to final approval
Comprehensive 5-agent review system covering architecture, TS, and vision
Autonomous implementation via the Ralph 'inner loop' agent
State tracking via local markdown for persistent progress management

Casos de Uso

Building complex, multi-day features with clear dependency mapping
Enforcing strict quality standards and TDD practices in production environments
Automating the feedback cycle between implementation and multi-perspective code review

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Características Principales

Integrated TDD (Test-Driven Development) planning and execution
4 GitHub stars
Structured multi-phase workflow from brainstorming to final approval
Comprehensive 5-agent review system covering architecture, TS, and vision
Autonomous implementation via the Ralph 'inner loop' agent
State tracking via local markdown for persistent progress management

Casos de Uso

Building complex, multi-day features with clear dependency mapping
Enforcing strict quality standards and TDD practices in production environments
Automating the feedback cycle between implementation and multi-perspective code review