ralph
Plan work and generate ralph task files for autonomous execution. Use when the user wants to plan tasks, create a prd, run ralph, or fix a batch of issues. Triggers on: ralph, create tasks, plan this, run ralph, prd.
Best use case
ralph is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Plan work and generate ralph task files for autonomous execution. Use when the user wants to plan tasks, create a prd, run ralph, or fix a batch of issues. Triggers on: ralph, create tasks, plan this, run ralph, prd.
Teams using ralph should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ralph/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ralph Compares
| Feature / Agent | ralph | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Plan work and generate ralph task files for autonomous execution. Use when the user wants to plan tasks, create a prd, run ralph, or fix a batch of issues. Triggers on: ralph, create tasks, plan this, run ralph, prd.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
**IMPORTANT: This file is a stub. The actual skill content is maintained in `__SKILL__.md` in this same directory.** Before proceeding, you MUST read the file `.Codex/skills/ralph/__SKILL__.md` for the latest skill instructions. The content is kept separate so that updates to the skill are always picked up fresh, even if this stub was cached at the start of a session.
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