ratchet:run

Orchestrate debate-driven development pipelines across milestones and issues.

1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/netbrain/ratchet --skill ratchet-run
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Skill: ratchet:run
Source: https://github.com/netbrain/ratchet/tree/main/skills/run
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/netbrain/ratchet --skill ratchet-run

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ratchet:run automates and governs multi-issue, phase-gated development workflows by orchestrating paired agent debates, deterministic guards, and PR packaging so teams can progress features safely and consistently without manual pipeline choreography.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Epic and milestone orchestration: Resolve workspace context, read and update .ratchet/plan.yaml, build milestone and issue dependency graphs, and manage parallel execution layers.
  • Issue-level, phase-gated pipelines: Launch isolated worktrees, run pre/post guards, spawn debate-runners or solo generative agents, handle regressions and escalations, and produce structured completion summaries.
  • Safe packaging and tracking: Aggregate results, create branches and PRs, sync a GitHub plan-tracking issue, and clean up worktrees while preserving audit artifacts for recovery and review.
  • Modes and automation: Supports quick-fix, here (in-session), dry-run cost estimates, and unsupervised runs with auto-continuation and auto-PR capabilities.

Quick Start

Run /ratchet:run at the repository root to resume the epic, evaluate ready milestones, and launch issue pipelines according to your workflow configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about ratchet:run

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

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How do I orchestrate phase-gated development pipelines across multiple issues?▼

You can orchestrate phase-gated development pipelines by resolving workspace context, building milestone and issue dependency graphs, and managing parallel execution layers using a .ratchet configuration to ensure safe, gated progression.

What is debate-driven development and how does it manage issue pipelines?▼

Debate-driven development manages issue pipelines by spawning paired agent debate-runners or solo generative agents within isolated worktrees to execute guards, handle regressions, and produce structured completion summaries for safe progression.

How do I automate pull request packaging from isolated git worktrees?▼

Automate pull request packaging by running isolated worktrees, executing pre and post guards, then aggregating commits into branches and PRs while syncing a GitHub plan-tracking issue and cleaning up worktrees.

Can I run unsupervised development pipelines with automatic PR creation?▼

Yes, unsupervised runs support auto-continuation and automatic PR creation capabilities, alongside quick-fix, in-session, and dry-run cost estimate modes for flexible workflow automation.

Do I need a .ratchet configuration file to use phase-gated worktree isolation?▼

Yes, a .ratchet configuration file is required to build dependency graphs, run isolated worktrees, execute deterministic guards, and synchronize plan.yaml for phase-gated worktree isolation.

What is the best way to manage milestone dependencies and parallel execution layers?▼

The best way to manage milestone dependencies is by reading and updating plan.yaml to build dependency graphs and manage parallel execution layers, ensuring gated progression across the entire epic.