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loop

v1.0.2

Run iterative agent loops until success criteria are met. Controlled autonomous iteration.

Sourced from ClawHub, Authored by Iván

Installation

Please help me install the skill `loop` from SkillHub official store. npx skills add ivangdavila/loop

Data Storage

~/loop/
├── active.json         # Currently running loops
├── history/            # Completed loop logs
│   └── {loop-id}.json
└── learnings.md        # Cross-loop patterns

Create on first use: mkdir -p ~/loop/history

Scope

This skill: - ✅ Runs iterative attempts toward defined success criteria - ✅ Logs each iteration with learnings - ✅ Exits on success, max iterations, or unrecoverable error - ❌ NEVER makes Git commits automatically - ❌ NEVER deploys to production - ❌ NEVER modifies system configuration - ❌ NEVER runs indefinitely (max 10 iterations hard limit)

Quick Reference

Topic File
Loop examples examples.md
Memory between iterations memory.md

Core Rules

1. Pattern

Task + Criteria → Execute → Verify → [Pass? Exit : Retry]

2. Required Setup

Element Required Example
Task Yes "Fix failing tests"
Success criteria Yes "All tests pass"
Max iterations Default: 5 Max: 10
Verify command Recommended npm test

3. When to Propose

  • Task has clear success criteria but uncertain path
  • Previous attempt failed but error is fixable
  • User says "keep trying until..."

NOT for: One-shot tasks, undefined goals, exploratory work

4. Each Iteration

  1. Fresh context — Only carry: task, criteria, count, learnings
  2. Execute — Attempt the task
  3. Verify — Check success criteria
  4. Record — Append to history: what worked, what failed
  5. Decide — Pass? Exit. Fail? Retry if under limit.

5. Stopping Conditions

  • ✅ Success criteria met
  • ❌ Max iterations reached
  • ⚠️ Unrecoverable error (missing dependency, permission denied)

6. On Failure

If max reached without success: - Summarize all attempts - Identify common failure pattern - Recommend manual intervention or different approach

7. Safety

  • Hard limit: 10 iterations maximum
  • No destructive actions without explicit per-action approval
  • Log everything to ~/loop/history/