What is a Ralph Loop in Claude Code?

A Ralph Loop is a per-task implementation and debugging pattern that uses autonomous iterations and subagents to ensure a specific task meets all verification gates before finishing.

What is the 'Iron Law of Progression'?

It is a rule that requires the AI to immediately start the next task's loop in the same response after completing the previous one, maintaining momentum until the entire feature is done.

When should I use Dev Ralph Loop?

It is best used for implementation tasks and bug fixes. It is not recommended for exploratory phases, design discussions, or data science workflows.

How does it work with Test-Driven Development (TDD)?

It requires the dev-tdd skill to be loaded, which enforces six mandatory execution gates—including writing tests first and reading logs—before a task can be considered complete.

Why does this skill enforce one loop per task?

Feature-level loops often allow individual tasks to be skipped or half-finished. Per-task loops provide granular enforcement, requiring a 'completion promise' for every step in the plan.

Dev Ralph Loop

Name: Dev Ralph Loop
Author: edwinhu

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生産性とワークフロー

Implements a strict per-task verification and debugging loop pattern for reliable software implementation.

Dev Ralph Loop is a high-discipline workflow skill designed to enforce rigorous task completion within Claude Code. It introduces a per-task looping pattern—as opposed to loose feature-level loops—ensuring each individual item in a development plan is verified, tested, and promised complete before moving to the next. By integrating Test-Driven Development (TDD) gates and mandatory log reviews, it prevents premature task closure and ensures high-quality implementation and debugging through autonomous subagent iteration and the 'Iron Law of Progression.'

主な機能

01Mandatory execution gates including log reviews and regression testing

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03Integrated Test-Driven Development (TDD) enforcement and gates

04Iron Law of Progression for seamless multi-task execution

05Automated subagent spawning for focused implementation and debugging

06Strict per-task verification loops to prevent shortcutting

ユースケース

01Resolving persistent software bugs through systematic debugging loops

02Executing complex multi-step feature implementations with high reliability

03Enforcing strict TDD practices within AI-driven coding workflows

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add edwinhu/workflows dev-ralph-loop

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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