Will this skill interfere with my current local work?

No. The skill utilizes git worktrees to create separate directories for each feature it works on, ensuring your main working directory and current branch remain undisturbed.

What are the requirements to run this skill?

You must have the GitHub CLI (gh) authenticated on your machine and the gh-sub-issue extension installed to manage parent-child issue relationships.

How does the skill handle multiple GitHub issues?

The skill identifies open PRD issues, allows for interactive selection, or can be set to run through all available issues automatically using the --all flag.

How do I monitor the progress of the autonomous agent?

You can monitor progress locally by checking the status text file in your /tmp directory or remotely via the comments the agent posts to the GitHub issues.

Can I run multiple autonomous loops at the same time?

Yes, you can run multiple instances of the Ralph skill in parallel in separate terminal sessions, as long as they are working on independent PRDs.

Ralph GitHub Autonomous Task Loop

Name: Ralph GitHub Autonomous Task Loop
Author: richtabor

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Productivity & Workflow

Executes and implements GitHub issues autonomously by managing isolated worktrees, commits, and pull requests.

Ralph GitHub Autonomous Task Loop is a powerful automation skill that enables Claude to function as an independent developer agent within your GitHub repository. It systematically retrieves Product Requirement Document (PRD) issues, creates dedicated git worktrees for each feature to prevent conflicts, and iterates through sub-tasks to write code and commit changes. By integrating directly with the GitHub CLI, it handles the entire lifecycle of a task—from assignment and implementation to closing sub-issues and opening final pull requests—making it an essential tool for clearing backlogs and implementing structured feature sets with minimal supervision.

Key Features

01Autonomous implementation of GitHub issues and automated PR creation

02Native GitHub dependency tracking via GraphQL and 'blocked by' relationships

03Automated commit messaging with issue-linking for 'Closes #XXX' functionality

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05Isolated development using git worktrees to prevent workspace conflicts

06Interactive and background execution modes for flexible project management

Use Cases

01Batch-implementing a series of well-defined feature stories from a repository PRD

02Clearing a backlog of maintenance tasks and bug fixes tracked via GitHub Issues

03Running parallel autonomous agents to work on independent features simultaneously

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add richtabor/agent-skills ralph-github-start-loop

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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