recursive-refiner
Self-improvement engine. Implements generate-critique-iterate loops for enhanced reasoning. Use when working through complex problems, synthesizing across domains, or when initial output needs refinement. Integrates with ego-check to prevent runaway confidence. Maximum 3 iterations to conserve tokens.
Profile →npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill recursive-refiner-agentgptsmith-monadframework-06e14d65 --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.
# Recursive Refiner The engine for getting better at getting better. *Part of the GONAD: Gremlin Obnoxious Network of Actual Discovery* ## Purpose Implement controlled self-improvement loops: Generate → Critique → Iterate With governor (ego-check) to prevent confident nonsense. ## When to Use - Complex synthesis requiring multiple passes - Derivations that need verification - Outputs that feel incomplete on first attempt - When "good enough" isn't good enough - Framework development requiring iterative refinement ## The Core Loop ### Iteration 0: Generate Produce initial output. Don't overthink — get something down. ### Iteration 1-3: Critique & Refine For each iteration: **Step 1: Critique** Evaluate current output on: | Criterion | Question | Score 1-10 | |-----------|----------|------------| | Coherence | Does it hold together logically? | | | Grounding | Is it connected to verifiable facts/prior work? | | | Completeness | Are there obvious gaps? | | | Novelty | Does it add something, or just repackage? | | | Clarity | Could someone else follow this? | | **Step 2: Identify Weaknesses** - What's the weakest part? - What assumption is most questionable? - Where would Matthew push
- Purpose
- When to Use
- The Core Loop
- Iteration 0: Generate
- Iteration 1-3: Critique & Refine
- Termination Conditions
- Integration with Other Skills
- Iteration Template
- Worked Example: Theoretical Synthesis
- Failure Modes
- Loop-lock
- Confidence Creep
- Polish Over Substance
- Complexity Creep
What does the recursive-refiner skill do?
Self-improvement engine. Implements generate-critique-iterate loops for enhanced reasoning. Use when working through complex problems, synthesizing across domains, or when initial output needs refinement. Integrates with ego-check to prevent runaway confidence. Maximum 3 iterations to conserve tokens.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill recursive-refiner-agentgptsmith-monadframework-06e14d65 --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.