Ralph Wiggum - Long-Running Development Loops

ralph-wiggum

Long-running iterative development loops with pacing control and verifiable progress. Use when tasks require multiple iterations, many discrete steps, or periodic reflection with clear checkpoints; avoid for simple one-shot tasks or quick fixes.

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SKILL.md

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Ralph Wiggum - Long-Running Development Loops

Use the ralph_start tool to begin a loop:

ralph_start({
  name: "loop-name",
  taskContent: "# Task\n\n## Goals\n- Goal 1\n\n## Checklist\n- [ ] Item 1\n- [ ] Item 2",
  maxIterations: 50,        // Default: 50
  itemsPerIteration: 3,     // Optional: suggest N items per turn
  reflectEvery: 10          // Optional: reflect every N iterations
})

Loop Behavior

Write the task file: Create .ralph/<name>.md with the task content. The tool does NOT create this file—you must write it yourself using the Write tool.
Work on the task and update the file each iteration.
Record verification evidence (commands run, file paths, outputs) in the task file.
Call ralph_done to proceed to the next iteration.
Output <promise>COMPLETE</promise> when finished.
Stop when complete or when max iterations is reached (default 50).

User Commands

/ralph start <name|path> - Start a new loop.
/ralph resume <name> - Resume loop.
/ralph stop - Pause loop (when agent idle).
/ralph-stop - Stop active loop (idle only).
/ralph status - Show loops.
/ralph list --archived - Show archived loops.
/ralph archive <name> - Move loop to archive.
/ralph clean [--all] - Clean completed loops.
/ralph cancel <name> - Delete loop.
/ralph nuke [--yes] - Delete all .ralph data.

Press ESC to interrupt streaming, send a normal message to resume, and run /ralph-stop when idle to end the loop.

Task File Format

# Task Title

Brief description.

## Goals
- Goal 1
- Goal 2

## Checklist
- [ ] Item 1
- [ ] Item 2
- [x] Completed item

## Verification
- Evidence, commands run, or file paths

## Notes
(Update with progress, decisions, blockers)

Best Practices

Write a clear checklist with discrete items.
Update checklist and notes as you go.
Capture verification evidence for completed items.
Reflect when stuck to reassess approach.
Output the completion marker only when truly done.

Install skill

Copy and run in your terminal

npx -y skills add https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/pi_agent_rust --skill ralph-wiggum

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