How do I restart the loop after stopping it?

You can resume the autonomous process by running the /ralph:start command, which automatically clears the stop signal flag.

Can I run a single iteration after stopping the loop?

Yes, once the loop is stopped, you can still trigger individual manual iterations using the /ralph:iterate command.

What happens to the project status file?

The skill updates docs/ai/ralph/status.json to reflect a 'stopped' status and records the exact timestamp of the termination signal.

Does Ralph Stop immediately kill the current process?

No, it is a graceful stop that allows the current iteration to finish naturally before preventing the start of a new one to ensure code consistency.

Ralph Autonomous Loop Control

Name: Ralph Autonomous Loop Control
Author: stavarengo

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages the graceful termination of autonomous Ralph Wiggum development loops by signaling subagents to stop after their current task.

Ralph Stop provides a controlled mechanism to halt autonomous software development tasks initiated by the Ralph Wiggum plugin. Instead of an abrupt termination that might leave the codebase in an inconsistent state, this skill signals the system to finish its current iteration, updates the project status tracking, and prevents new subagents from spawning. It is an essential utility for managing long-running AI development cycles, ensuring that work-in-progress is completed and the system state is correctly logged before the automation ends.

Key Features

01Maintains data integrity of the current iteration

02Automatic status.json synchronization

03Signal-based stop flag creation

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05Prevents new worker subagent spawning

06Graceful loop termination

Use Cases

01Stopping a task once a desired milestone has been reached

02Pausing an autonomous coding session for manual review

03Managing local system resources by ending long-running AI loops

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add stavarengo/ralph-wiggum-loop ralph-stop

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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