Does it support git squashing?

Yes, once the RALPH_COMPLETE signal is detected in your plan, the skill automatically squashes all iteration commits into a single, clean feature commit.

What is the difference between /ralph:iterate and /ralph:start?

While /ralph:start runs a continuous autonomous loop until completion, /ralph:iterate runs only one task and stops, giving you manual control over each step.

Can I use Ralph Iterate for debugging?

Yes, it is specifically designed for debugging Ralph's behavior, testing prompt changes, and carefully controlling the development cycle step-by-step.

What happens if the AI agent gets blocked?

If a blocker is detected, the skill updates the status to 'blocked' in status.json and prompts you to review fix_plan.md to resolve the issue before continuing.

Ralph Iterate

Name: Ralph Iterate
Author: stavarengo

bystavarengo

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Productivity & Workflow

Executes a single, controlled iteration of the Ralph Wiggum autonomous development cycle for precise debugging and manual oversight.

Ralph Iterate provides granular control over the Ralph Wiggum autonomous development loop by executing exactly one task iteration at a time. It spawns a specialized subagent to handle a single high-priority item from your plan, updates project status, and pauses for review, allowing developers to verify changes, debug agent behavior, or refine prompts before proceeding. This skill is ideal for complex refactors where manual verification between steps is critical, ensuring the AI remains on track while benefiting from the 'fresh context' architecture of the Ralph Wiggum technique.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Automatic state tracking via status.json and fix_plan.md files

03Seamless integration with ralph-worker subagents for specialized tasks

04Automatic git commit squashing upon successful task completion

05Single-step execution for maximum manual oversight and control

06Maintains fresh context per iteration to prevent model drift

Use Cases

01Testing and refining Ralph Wiggum PROMPT.md and fix_plan.md instructions

02Manually verifying AI-generated code and tests after every logical step

03Debugging autonomous agent behavior during complex software migrations

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

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

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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