How do I stop an autonomous loop once it has started?

You can stop the loop by running the /ru:stop command or by manually creating a file named '.claude/STOP_LOOP' in your project directory.

What tools are required to run this skill?

This skill requires 'uv' for package management and 'jq' for processing JSON configuration files in your terminal environment.

What is the difference between POC and Production mode?

POC mode is designed for quick tests with a 5-10 minute window and 10-20 iterations. Production mode is for heavy lifting, allowing 4-9 hours of work and up to 99 iterations.

Is the configuration permanent for the project?

The configuration is saved in the .claude directory of your project, meaning you can reuse your settings later by using the --quick flag.

Can I prevent the AI from touching certain parts of my code?

Yes, during the setup wizard, you can select specific work areas (like 'Security' or 'Documentation') and mark them as 'Forbid' to ensure the AI avoids those tasks.

RU: Autonomous Project Loop

Name: RU: Autonomous Project Loop
Author: terrylica

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Productivity & Workflow

Enables structured autonomous loops for any project with configurable time limits and goal-oriented guidance.

The RU: Start skill empowers Claude Code to operate in an autonomous loop mode, allowing the AI to iteratively tackle development tasks without constant manual prompting. It features a robust configuration wizard that lets users choose between 'POC' (Proof-of-Concept) and 'Production' modes, defining specific iteration counts and time boundaries. By categorizing work areas—such as bug fixes, security, or documentation—and explicitly encouraging or forbidding certain behaviors, developers can maintain granular control over the AI's autonomous workflow while maximizing productivity.

Key Features

0124 GitHub stars

02Conflict detection system to resolve overlapping 'Encourage' and 'Forbid' instructions

03Quick-start flag to resume autonomous work using existing settings

04Interactive work selection for prioritizing specific tasks like refactoring or testing

05Dual-mode execution (POC vs. Production) with predefined time and iteration limits

06State-persistent configuration stored locally within the project directory

Use Cases

01Running deep refactoring sessions or bug-hunting loops during periods of developer downtime

02Rapidly prototyping features using the high-speed, low-limit POC mode

03Automating repetitive maintenance tasks like dependency upgrades and linting across a repository

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add terrylica/cc-skills start

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT