Can I use Towles Tool for daily developer notes?

Yes, it includes a journaling module for weekly files with daily sections, meeting logs, and general documentation using the 'tt journal' command.

Does the Ralph runner support auto-commits?

Yes, by default Ralph auto-commits changes during execution, but this can be disabled using the --no-autoCommit flag for manual review.

How does Towles Tool integrate with GitHub?

It provides commands to create branches directly from GitHub issues, manage pull requests, and clean up merged branches from the command line.

What is the Ralph runner in Towles Tool?

Ralph is an autonomous execution engine that uses markdown plans to guide Claude Code through multi-step tasks in a headless, iterative manner.

Towles Tool

Name: Towles Tool
Author: ChrisTowles

byChrisTowles

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates Claude Code execution through markdown-based task plans and streamlined developer workflows.

Towles Tool (tt) is a comprehensive CLI toolkit designed to enhance productivity by enabling headless, autonomous execution of Claude Code. Its flagship feature, Ralph, uses structured markdown plans to guide Claude through iterative tasks, while additional modules provide seamless Git integration, automated journaling, and utility scripts. It is ideal for developers looking to automate repetitive coding tasks, manage project plans via GitHub issues, and maintain organized developer logs without leaving the terminal.

Key Features

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02Dependency Management: Built-in doctor and install commands to ensure seamless configuration of Claude Code settings.

03Ralph Autonomous Runner: Execute Claude Code in a headless fashion using markdown-defined plans.

04Plan Management: Create, track, and visualize complex tasks with Mermaid graph support.

05Smart Journaling: Organize daily notes, meeting logs, and general documentation with dedicated shortcuts.

06GitHub Integration: Streamline branch creation from issues and PR management directly from the CLI.

Use Cases

01Maintaining structured daily developer logs and meeting notes integrated with project progress.

02Running long-running, iterative code refactors autonomously using the Ralph planning system.

03Managing GitHub development cycles from issue creation to PR submission entirely via CLI.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add christowles/towles-tool towles-tool

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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