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.
Profile →npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill ralph-wiggum-dicklesworthstone-pi-agent-rust --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# 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 1. **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. 2. Work on the task and update the file each iteration. 3. Record verification evidence (commands run, file paths, outputs) in the task file. 4. Call `ralph_done` to proceed to the next iteration. 5. Output `<promise>COMPLETE</promise>` when finished. 6. 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
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What does the ralph-wiggum skill do?
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.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill ralph-wiggum-dicklesworthstone-pi-agent-rust --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.