forge-loop

Coordinates autonomous development loops in Claude Code to process issues end-to-end.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rnwolfe/engram --skill forge-loop
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: forge-loop
Source: https://github.com/rnwolfe/engram/tree/main/.claude/skills/forge-loop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rnwolfe/engram --skill forge-loop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates long-running, end-to-end automation of issue work from backlog to merged PR within Claude Code, reducing manual orchestration and context switching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end orchestration of issue implementation, review, CI wait, and merge in a single loop.
  • State management across long-running tasks with restart and resilience.
  • Use case: run a backlog of issues through the forge pipeline until a stop condition is reached.

Quick Start

Invoke the forge-loop to autonomously process a backlog of issues until a stop condition is reached.

Frequently Asked Questions about forge-loop

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate issue processing from backlog to merged PR in Claude Code?▼

You can automate end-to-end issue processing by running a long-running development loop that executes sub-agents for implementation, review, CI, and merge, stopping when a defined condition is met.

What is autonomous development loop orchestration for CI-CD workflows?▼

Autonomous development loop orchestration coordinates long-running CI-CD tasks by cycling through backlog issues and delegating implementation, review, and merge steps to sub-agents within Claude Code.

Can I resume a long-running workflow if my Claude Code session restarts?▼

Long-running workflows support state management with restart and resilience, allowing the orchestration loop to recover and continue processing backlog items after an interruption.

Does forge-loop work with YAML frontmatter and custom scripts?▼

Forge-loop satisfies YAML frontmatter usage in SKILL.md and supports optional resources under scripts/, references/, and assets/ to handle deterministic tasks during the orchestration loop.

What are the limitations of fully autonomous issue orchestration?▼

Autonomous issue orchestration requires predefined stop conditions to prevent infinite loops and relies on sub-agents successfully completing implementation, review, CI, and merge steps without manual intervention.