Can I resume a development loop if I get interrupted?

Yes, by using the --resume argument, you can pick up exactly where the loop left off, utilizing the state saved in your local .bkff directory.

How does the autonomous loop handle errors?

The loop implements exponential backoff, retrying failed steps after 5, 10, and 20 seconds. If the issue persists after three retries, the loop pauses for user intervention.

What is the Beads system used by this skill?

Beads is a task management framework that this plugin interacts with via the 'bd' CLI to track issues, priorities, and blockers within your repository.

How do I stop a running development loop?

You can stop the loop at any time by running the related /bkff:cancelloop command.

What are the prerequisites for using startloop?

You must be inside a Git repository, have the 'bd' CLI installed, and have an initialized Beads environment with ready tasks.

Agentic Development Loop

Name: Agentic Development Loop
Author: kbrockhoff

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the end-to-end development cycle by iteratively selecting, implementing, and verifying high-priority tasks from a Beads backlog.

The StartLoop skill initiates an autonomous workflow designed to streamline software development by managing the entire task lifecycle within the Claude environment. It intelligently identifies the next 'ready' task based on priority and dependencies, claims it, and guides the agent through implementation, automated test generation, and verification. With built-in state management and exponential backoff for error handling, it allows developers to delegate repetitive implementation cycles to the AI while maintaining full oversight and the ability to resume paused sessions.

Key Features

01Priority-based task selection with automatic blocker detection

02Automated task status management and claiming (in_progress)

03Integrated implementation, test generation, and verification cycle

04Robust error handling with configurable exponential backoff

05State persistence in .bkff/loop-state.json for seamless resumes

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Use Cases

01Processing a backlog of feature enhancements or bug fixes autonomously

02Managing complex sprint tasks with specific dependencies and priority requirements

03Setting up a continuous implementation and verification pipeline for rapid prototyping

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kbrockhoff/brockhoff-tools-claude startloop

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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