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Automate your coding workflow with Ralph Loop and Claude Code

A guide to setting up 'Ralph', an autonomous agent that reads your PRD files and automatically handles feature development, testing, and linting cycles—no human intervention required for faster software delivery.

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Key Insights

PRD Quality is Key

Ralph Loop will only perform exceptionally well if the plan in your `prd.md` is solid. If your plan is weak, the resulting code output will also be problematic.

Automated Workflow Cycle

Ralph Loop operates non-stop. It builds the first feature, writes tests, and runs lints. It will only move to the second feature once all tests for the first one have passed.

Time-Saving Tips

You can leave your computer once the loop starts. The agent will continue working, updating the progress file and generating code without requiring human intervention.
Prompts

Ralph Loop Setup Instructions

Target: Claude Code
I want to run this Ralph loop [Insert GitHub Link Here]. Please tell me exactly what to do to set this up in my current directory.
Step by Step

How to Setup Ralph Loop with Claude Code

  1. Prepare a new project directory on your computer.
  2. Create a document named `prd.md` containing a complete and detailed feature development plan.
  3. Create an empty text file named `progress.txt` for the agent to record its workflow status.
  4. Open your terminal and access the Claude Code agent.
  5. Copy the Ralph Loop GitHub repository URL and paste it into Claude Code.
  6. Instruct Claude Code: 'I want to run this Ralph loop' based on the provided URL.
  7. Follow the configuration instructions displayed by Claude Code until the script is ready to run.
  8. Run the Ralph Loop script via the Claude Code command line.
  9. Monitor the `progress.txt` file and any newly auto-generated files to track development progress.

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